In her case the women were slow in offering friendship, because, on account of Mrs.Pryor's seclusion, none was felt to be wanted; then Miss Pryor was different in dress and manner.
I found a way to let her see that I wanted to be friends, and she accepted my friendship, and at the same time allowed it go only so far.
On a few rare occasions, I've met her alone, and we've talked out various phases of life together; but most of our intercourse has taken place in your home, and in your presence.

You probably have seen her meet and entertain her friends frequently.

I should think you would be more nearly able to gauge my standing with her than I am." "You haven't told her that you love her ?" "Haven't I though ?" cried Laddie.

"Man alive! What do you think I'm made of?
Putty?
Told her?
I've told her a thousand times.

I've said it, and sung it and whistled it, and looked it, and lived it.