"I am going to Ireland to-morrow, Grace," said Mr. Hartrick to his wife that evening.
"To Ireland!" she cried. "What for?"
"I want to see my sister Ellen. I feel that I have neglected her too long. I shall run over to O'Shanaghgan, and stay there for two or three nights."
"Why are you doing this, George?" said Mrs. Hartrick very slowly.