? ? ? ? "It certainly did cross my mind that it might be a little dull -- less for you, perhaps, than for your sister."
? ? ? ? "No, no, I am never dull," said she quickly.
? ? ? ? "We have books, we have our studies, and we have interesting neighbours. Dr. Mortimer is a most learned man in his own line. Poor Sir Charles was also an admirable companion. We knew him well and miss him more than I can tell. Do you think that I should intrude if I were to call this afternoon and make the acquaintance of Sir Henry?"
? ? ? ? "I am sure that he would be delighted.
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