Of course, if this disagreement about the land makes a difference, if she feels resentful toward us, I will not think of such a thing.

Does she?
Why do you smile?
I am in earnest." "I did not mean to smile, Miss Colton.

The idea of Mother's feeling resentment toward any one seemed absurd to me, that was all." "Then may I call on her ?" "Certainly.

That is, if--if you think it wise.

If your mother--" "Oh, Mother has long ago given up trying to solve me.