"I'm so glad I've come here," said Alice, seating herself. "I cannot bear the idea of coming to Vavasor without seeing one of the lakes at least."
"We'll get over to Windermere one day," said Kate.
"I don't think we shall. I don't think it possible that I should stay long. Kate, I've got a letter to show you." And there was that in the tone of her voice which instantly put Kate upon her mettle.
Kate seated herself also, and put up her hand for the letter. "Is it from Mr. Grey?" she asked.

"I'm so glad I've come here," said Alice, seating herself. "I cannot bear the idea of coming to Vavasor without seeing one of the lakes at least."
"We'll get over to Windermere one day," said Kate.
"I don't think so. I don't think I can stay long. Kate, I've got a letter to show you." And the tone of her voice instantly put Kate upon her mettle.
"Is it from Mr. Grey?" she asked.
