"How is Ella ?" "She seems very poorly, Mrs.Grubb.I begin to feel troubled about her.

She complains of a sore throat this morning, and you know the scarlet fever is all about now." "Oh, no! never fear that, Mrs.Gaston.

Ella's not down with the scarlet fever, I know." "I trust not.

But I have my fears." "Never take trouble on interest, Mrs.Gaston.It is bad enough when it comes in the natural way.

But what can I do for you ?" "I think I must have a cent's worth of coffee this morning.