And Insie was especially a female girl--which has now ceased to be tautology--so feminine were her walk, and way, and sudden variety of unreasonable charm.
"Dear me! I never thought to see you any more, Sir;" said she, with a bright blush, perhaps at such a story, as Pet jumped out eagerly, with hands stretched forth.

"It is the most surprising thing.

And we might have done very well with rain-water." "Oh, Insie! don't be so cold-hearted.

Who can drink rain-water?
I have got something very good for you indeed.

I have carried it all the way myself; and only a strong man could have done it.