elicit a cold languid "Thank you." To Anne's untrained eye these
triumphs of architecture were only so many dull representations of
'Roman Catholic churches,' and she would much rather have listened
to the charitable plans of the other two ladies, for the houseless
factory women of Wil'sbro'.

The bazaar, Lady Tyrrell said, must be first started by the Member's
wife; and there should be an innermost committee, of not more than
three, to dispose of stalls and make arrangements.

"You must be one," said Cecil. "I know no one yet."

"You will, long before it comes off. In fact, I am as great a
stranger as yourself. Ah! there's an opportunity!" as the bell
pealed. "The Bowaters, very likely; I saw their Noah's ark as I
passed the Poynsett Arms, with the horses taken out. I wonder how
many are coming--worthy folks!"

Which evidently meant insufferable bores.

"Is there not a daughter?" asked Cecil.

"You need not use the singular, though, by the bye, most of them are
married."

"Oh, pray stay!" entreated Cecil, as there were signs of leave-
taking.

"I should do you no good. You'll soon learn that I am a sort of
Loki among the Asagotter."