"I was only silly enough to tell Richard my plan, and it's horrid to talk to a person who only thinks one high-flying and nonsensical--and then came the dirt." "But what was the scheme, Ethel ?" "Cocksmoor," said Ethel, proceeding to unfold it.
"I wish we could," said Margaret.

"It would be an excellent thing.

But how did Richard vex you ?" "I don't know," said Ethel, "only he thought it would not do.

Perhaps he said right, but it was coldly, and he smiled." "He is too sober-minded for our flights," said Margaret.

"I know the feeling of it, Ethel dear; but you know if he did see that some of your plans might not answer, it is no reason you should not try to do something at once.