You see the dignified way in which he addresses me as 'madam' ?" "I see," said Mr.Worthington reflectively.
"I'm sure," said Linda with demure lips, though the eyes above them were blazing and dancing at high tension, "I'm sure that the editor is attaching a husband, and a house having a well-ordered kitchen, and rather wide culinary experience to that 'dear madam.'" "And what about this book proposition ?" asked the banker gravely.

"That would be a big thing for a girl of your age.

Can you do it, and continue your school work ?" "With the background I have, with the unused material I have, and with vacation coming before long, I can do it easily," said Linda.

"My school work is not difficult for me.

It only requires concentration for about two hours in the preparation that each day brings.