She had little enough opportunity to inspect odd types at close range--and this was a very interesting specimen.

His eyes were the most remarkable blue she had ever seen.
"Cousin Polly has been telling us most pleasant things about you," she observed.
"Your cousin Polly ?" he inquired, perplexed.
"Yes; we're cousins now," announced Polly happily.

"It's the first time I ever had any relations, and I'm tickled stiff!" "So am I!" agreed Johnny heartily, figuring vaguely that somebody or other must have married.
"You are just in the nick of time, Gamble," Gresham quietly stated with a deliberate intention of humiliating this child of no one.

"Miss Polly has a subscription list which she wants you to complete." "He's too late," replied Polly with a flash of her eyes in Gresham's direction.

"Mr.Loring just closed up that list," and she winked vigorously at Loring.
"Loring's my friend," Gamble said with a cheerful laugh.