But do look at me, Bell.' Her cousin regarded her with conscientious gravity.
'I see no trace whatever; indeed, I should say you are looking better than you ever did.' 'Now that's awfully kind of you.

And you don't pay compliments, either.
Shall I go down?
Did you tell him where I was ?' Had Annabel been disposed to dainty feminine malice, here was an opportunity indeed.

But she looked at Paula with simple curiosity, seeming for a moment to lose herself.

The other had to repeat her question.
'I mentioned that you were in the house,' she replied.

'He is talking with father.' Paula moved to the door, but suddenly paused and turned.
'Now I wonder what thought you have in your serious head ?' she said, merrily.