She must have been old when Mrs.
Philbrick was born.

I don't think Mrs.Philbrick can be more than twenty, do you ?" "I am sure I don't know.

I never thought anything about her age," replied Stephen, still more indifferently.

"I'm no judge of women's ages." "Well, I'm sure she isn't more than twenty, if she is that," said Mrs.
White; "and she really is a very pretty woman, Steve.

I'll grant you that." "Grant me that, mother ?" laughed Stephen, lightly.