"But Miriam could never care for him.
He is so much older." "How old do you imagine Mr.Southard to be, Jessica ?" asked Anne slyly.
"Oh, I don't know.

He must be--" Jessica paused reflectively.

Then a sudden look of astonishment passed over her face.

"Why how funny! He isn't really old.

I don't believe he is as old as thirty-five, but he _seems_ older." Anne nodded.