"I am glad to know you," he said.
"You may take the hand-shaking for granted," replied Mrs.Comstock.
"Dandelions have a way of making fingers sticky, and I like to know a man before I take his hand, anyway.

That introduction seems mighty comprehensive on your part, but it still leaves me unclassified.

My name is Comstock." Philip Ammon bowed.
"I am sorry to hear you have been sick," said Mrs.Comstock.

"But if people will live where they have such vile water as they do in Chicago, I don't see what else they are to expect." Philip studied her intently.
"I am sure I didn't have a fever on purpose," he said.
"You do seem a little wobbly on your legs," she observed.

"Maybe you had better sit and rest while I finish these greens.