I couldn't think of it." "But arterward--" "No; I've resolved never to marry after harvest.

So, as you're engaged, and I don't approve of breaking engagements, I must refuse your proposition entirely." Skim looked surprised; then perplexed; then annoyed.
"P'raps I didn't pop jest right," he murmured, growing red again.
"You popped beautifully," declared Patsy.

"But Beth is very peculiar, and set in her ways.

I'm afraid she wouldn't make you a good wife, anyhow." "Then p'raps the gal in blue----" "No;" said Louise.

"I have the same prejudices as my cousin.