Hereupon Caroline presented her hand, which was accordingly taken and shaken. "We are compatriots," said she.
"Yes," agreed Shirley, with a grave nod.
"And that," asked Miss Keeldar, pointing to the forest--"that is Nunnwood?"
"It is."
"Were you ever there?"
"Many a time."
"In the heart of it?"
"Yes."
"What is it like?"

Caroline offered her hand, which was accordingly shaken. "We are compatriots," said she.
"Yes," agreed Shirley, with a grave nod. She pointed to the forest. "Were you ever in the heart of Nunnwood?"
"Many a time."
"What is it like?"
