I told you I was walking by the bluff; that is true, but it isn't the whole truth.

I was trying to muster courage to call on your mother." I looked at her in amazement.
"Call on Mother!" I repeated.
"Yes, I have heard a great deal about your mother, and nothing except the very best.

I think I should like to know her.

Do you think she would consider me presuming and intrusive if I did call ?" "Why, Miss Colton, I--" "Please be frank about it, Mr.Paine.And please believe that my call would not be from idle curiosity.

I should like to know her.