'If you're frightened out of your life by a lantern, Clemmy,' exclaimed Mr. Britain, composedly blowing it out and hanging it up again, 'that apparition's somewhat soon got rid of. But you're as bold as brass in general,' he exclaimed, stopping to observe her; 'and were, after the noise and the lantern too. What have you taken into your head? Not an idea, eh?'

But, as Clemency bade him good night somewhat much after her usual fashion, and began to bustle about with a show of going to bed herself immediately, Little Britain, after giving utterance to the original remark that it was impossible to account for a woman's whims, bade her good night in return, and taking up his candle strolled drowsily away to bed.

When all was quiet, Marion returned.

'0pen the door,' she exclaimed; 'and stand there close beside me, while I speak to him, outside.'