"That's Mad's inference from appearances--and disappearances; and some little hints from Alma Leighton." "Well, I don't know that I have any criticisms to offer," said March.
"It may be bad for Beaton, but it's a very good thing for Miss Leighton.
Upon the whole, I believe I congratulate her." "Well, I don't know.

I always kind of hoped it would turn out the other way.

You know I always had a sneaking fondness for the fellow." "Miss Leighton seems not to have had." "It's a pity she hadn't.

I tell you, March, it ain't so easy for a girl to get married, here in the East, that she can afford to despise any chance." "Isn't that rather a low view of it ?" "It's a common-sense view.

Beaton has the making of a first-rate fellow in him.