They jumped at the bait I held out quickly enough; but that's only natural.

And the letters are very sensible ones, too.

Elizabeth DeGraf says she will be glad to come, and thanks me for inviting her.

Louise Merrick is glad to come, also, but hopes I am deceived about my health and that she will make me more than one visit after we become friends.

A very proper feeling; but I'm not deceived, Phibbs.