Like a man but half awake, obeying an apparition, Mr. Kendal put his hand into his pocket and gave her the key.

She took every opportunity to consult Doctor Kendal and waylay him for long chats.

I mean to ask Mr. Kendal what can be done,' she said; 'and in the meantime, to descend from what we can't do to what we can.

Whinborough is the city of Kendal, and the village of Shanmoor is Kentmere.