And this cooeperation he could not induce her to give.

She seemed to have all sorts of reasons for putting off the invitation for which Miss Bannister was evidently waiting.

Of course there was no reason for waiting, but girls are queer.

A word from Miriam would bring her, but Miriam was very unresponsive to suggestions concerning said word.
"It is not only ourselves," said the doctor, in reply to some questions from Mrs.Drane in regard to the intended journey, "who are going this afternoon.

We take with us Mrs.Bannister and Dora.