Again a short silence ensued.
'How nicely they keep themselves!' she resumed, half to herself.

'I'm sure Lydia's one of the most careful girls I ever knew.

But Thyrza's my favourite.

How she enjoyed your reading, Gilbert!' He nodded, but kept his attention on the book.

His mother just glanced at him, and presently continued: 'I do hope she won't be spoilt.