Frances looked quite impatient at the long preparation, and as Anneseated herself, inviting Jane to partake, Frances stretched out herhand to take the beef for her own portion.

"No, no, Frances, you must not help yourself, you know; wait untilwe all begin in order."

Frances somewhat reluctantly withdrew her hand, and, whilst she waited,betrayed her impatience by a little jerking motion of the body, thatthrew her breast against the table, as if she would beat time intoquicker motion.