I appreciate your invitation more than I can say." "I hope you will enjoy yourself, Mr.Hammond," replied Grace rather coldly.
"There is little doubt of that," was the ready answer.

"How well Marian is looking to-night.

I am surprised at the difference a really grown-up gown makes in her." Grace glanced at Marian, who in her eyes looked anything but well.
"Mr.Hammond," she said slowly, looking straight at him.

"I do not in the least agree with you.

Marian is not yet eighteen, and to-night she looks like anything but the school-girl that she did this afternoon.