She'll get over it before morning." "Would Agatha use such a common word as 'little' ?" asked Robert.
"Indeed, no!" said Nancy Ellen.

"She would say 'infinitesimal.' But all the same he kissed her." "If she didn't step up and kiss him, never again shall I trust my eyes!" said the doctor.
"Hush!" cautioned Nancy Ellen.

"She's provoked now; if she hears that, she'll never forgive us." Kate did not need even a hint to start her talking in the morning.

The day was fine, a snappy tinge of autumn in the air, her head and heart were full.

Nancy Ellen would understand and sympathize; of course Kate told her all there was to tell.
"And even at that," said Nancy Ellen, "he hasn't just come out right square and said 'Kate, will you marry me ?' as I understand it." "Same here," laughed Kate.