I'm a natural bohemian myself, and like nothing so well as to disregard ceremony.

And, by-the-bye, that's the very reason why I ran away from my sister to speak to you; I knew you would dislike formalities.

I'm afraid I was rather glad than otherwise to escape.

We have been taking the children for a drive--charming little rascals, but for the moment my domestic instincts are satisfied.

Mrs.Frothingham mentioned that you were living with a friend--an art student.' 'We go away for a holiday in a day or two,' said Alma, more at her ease.