She drives, she skates, she swims, she rows, she sails, has a thorough knowledge of business, and is up in stocks, is femininely masculine and masculinely feminine, scorns novels, and can order a dinner, is a churchwoman, and dresses always in the latest style.

Is there any thing else, Miss Phebe ?" "Only one thing else that I think you have rather forgotten, Mr.
Halloway: I love her and she is my friend." "Miss Phebe," cried the young man in instant contrition, "have I hurt you?
Have I been thoughtless enough for that with my foolish fun?
You know I did not mean it.

Will you forgive me ?" He held out his hand.
Phebe hesitated.

"Will you not make fun of her any more?
And will you like her if she comes?
You know she may come here this summer; there is just a chance of it.

Will you promise ?" "I can safely promise to like any one whom you like, I know, Miss Phebe.
Soeur Angelique, make this stubborn child give me her hand.