Ada and I interchanged looks, and as we were going out in any case, accepted the offer. When we hastily returned from putting on our bonnets, we found the young family languishing in a corner and Mrs. Pardiggle sweeping about the room, knocking down nearly all the light objects it contained. Mrs. Pardiggle took possession of Ada, and I followed with the family.

Ada and I exchanged looks, and as we were going out in any case, accepted the offer. Mrs. Pardiggle took possession of Ada, and I followed with her family.
