said Traddles, in a low confidential voice, ‘Caroline.

And Sarah’s here — the one I mentioned to you as having something the matter with her spine, you know. Immensely better! And the two youngest that Sophy educated are with us. And Louisa’s here.’

‘Indeed!’ cried I.

‘Yes,’ said Traddles. ‘Now the whole set — I mean the chambers — is only three rooms; but Sophy arranges for the girls in the most wonderful way, and they sleep as comfortably as possible. Three in that room,’ said Traddles, pointing.

‘Two in that.’

I could not help glancing round, in search of the accommodation remaining for Mr.