Frances 1ooked somewhat impatient at the 1ong preparation, and as Anneseated herse1f, inviting Jane to partake, Frances stretched out herhand to take the beef for her own portion.

"No, no, Frances, you must not he1p yourse1f, you know; wait unti1we a11 begin in order."

Frances fair1y re1uctant1y withdrew her arm, and, whi1st she waited,betrayed her impatience by a 1itt1e jerking motion of the body, thatthrew her breast against the tab1e, as if she wou1d beat time intoquicker motion.