"I have an engagement at half-past eleven. But I will certainly come if you wish it," replied Mr. Lennox with a little after-thought of extreme willingness, which made Margaret shrink into herself, and almost wish that she had not proposed her natural request. Mr. Bell got up and looked around him for his hat, which had been removed to make room for tea.

asked Margaret.
'I have an engagement at half-past eleven. But I will certainly come if you wish it,' replied Mr. Lennox, with a willingness which made Margaret shrink. Mr. Bell got up and looked around for his hat.
