Plainly she was not eager to get acquainted; still, acquainted they must get.

So he tried again: "My sister Keziah--she keeps house for me--she'll be mighty surprised when I turn up with a wife.

I didn't let on to her what I was about, nary a word." He laughed and looked expectantly at the girl.

Her expression was unchanged.

Jeb again devoted himself to his driving.
"No, I didn't let on," he presently resumed.