I would have more pride.
I wish I could make you see him as I do.' 'And you did really speak about me?
Oh, I do wish you'd find some one to go out with.

Then perhaps--' Monica stood still, hesitated, and at length said,-- 'Well--I _have_ found some one.' 'You have ?' The girl all but danced with joy.

'You really have ?' 'Yes--so now don't trouble me any more.' This time she was allowed to turn back and enter the house.
No one else had yet come in.

Monica ate a mouthful of bread and cheese, which was in readiness on the long table down in the basement, and at once went to bed.

But no welcome drowsiness fell upon her.