I don't see the least occasion for it, that's all." "It seems to me only common neighborliness and friendly courtesy, mother," replied Stephen, gently.

"But you know you and I never agree upon such points.

Our views are radically different, and it is best not to discuss them." "Views!" ejaculated Mrs.White, in a voice more like the low growl of some animal than like any sound possible to human organs.

"I don't want to hear any thing about 'views' about such a trifle.

Why don't you go, if you want to, and be done with it ?" "It is too late now," answered Stephen, in the same unruffled tone.