"As it is my vacation, it was a real pleasure to me to have something to do.

But I fear my arrangement of your pretty furniture was very ungraceful." "We haven't altered a single thing," declared Louise.

"You must have found it a tedious task, unpacking and getting everything in shape." "Tom and Nora were good help, because they are fond of me and seem to understand my wishes; and Peggy McNutt brought me some men to do the lifting and rough work," explained Ethel.
"Have you known Hucks and his wife long ?" asked Uncle John.
"Since I can remember, sir.

They came here many years ago, with Captain Wegg." "And has Thomas always smiled ?" Louise inquired.
"Always," was the laughing reply.

"It's an odd expression--isn't it ?--to dwell forever on a man's face.