One topic, however, had not been discussed, a fact which my guarded questions made certain.

She, like myself, had said nothing concerning the day in the woods.
"I told her of your consenting to help Mr.Taylor in his dilemma," said Mother.
"Did you ?" said I."It was kind of you to put it in that way." "That was the truthful way of putting it, wasn't it?
She seemed very much interested." "Indeed.

And surprised, I presume." "Why, yes, I think so.

She seemed surprised at first; then she laughed; I could not understand why.

She has a very pleasant laugh, hasn't she ?" "I have never noticed." This was untrue.
"She has.