What she knew of the architectural character of Lisieux half guaranteed the truth of the information.

Without telling her aunt of this discovery she announced to that lady that it was her great wish to go on and see the beauties of Lisieux.
But though her aunt was simple, there were bounds to her simplicity.
'Paula,' she said, with an undeceivable air, 'I don't think you should run after a young man like this.

Suppose he shouldn't care for you by this time.' It was no occasion for further affectation.

'I am SURE he will,' answered her niece flatly.

'I have not the least fear about it--nor would you, if you knew how he is.