I very much want to become better acquainted with your little friend Cicely and her good mother.

Now that I know that you care so much for them, I feel greatly interested in them both, and you know, my dear, there is no way of becoming acquainted with people which is better than sitting at table with them." Miriam was not altogether pleased, but said the proper things, and went to call Mike to take the roan mare, who was standing asleep between the shafts of her phaeton.
Miss Panney now had her cues; she did not offer to help in any way, and made no suggestions in any direction.

At luncheon she made herself agreeable to everybody, and before the meal was over they all thought her a most delightful old lady with a wonderful stock of good stories.

On her side Miss Panney was also greatly pleased; she found Ralph even a better fellow than she had thought him.

He had not only a sunny temper, but a bright wit, and he knew what was being done in the world.