But as soon as the land is sold----" "Emily, were you about to say something ?" said Hawkins.
Yes, sir.

If you are willing, I will go to St.Louis.

That will make another mouth less to feed.

Mrs.Buckner has always wanted me to come." "But the money, child ?" "Why I think she would send it, if you would write her--and I know she would wait for her pay till----" "Come, Laura, let's hear from you, my girl." Emily and Laura were about the same age--between seventeen and eighteen.
Emily was fair and pretty, girlish and diffident--blue eyes and light hair.

Laura had a proud bearing, and a somewhat mature look; she had fine, clean-cut features, her complexion was pure white and contrasted vividly with her black hair and eyes; she was not what one calls pretty -- she was beautiful.