You know Locky is a nickname for Rachel." "I didn't know it," said Patty.

"What an absurd nickname." "Yes, isn't it?
How did you like her ?" "It isn't a question of liking," answered Patty.

"She doesn't want me to like her.

All she seemed to care about was to have me promise not to interfere with her." "Oh, she's afraid of you," said Guy.

"You don't seem so very terrifying, now, but I suppose when you're engaged in the housekeeping of your house you're an imposing and awe-inspiring sight." "I dare say I am," said Patty; "but my neighbour, Miss Daggett, I'm sure, would be imposing at any hour of the day or night." "She's a queer character," said Elsie.