I can do what I will, but it often costs me dear.

I was led on unexpectedly this morning.

I only anticipated singing a ditty for the children when I first went to the piano at their request." "I saw that, Madge.

Any other woman with your power of song would have made it known long before this." "And, believe me, Graydon, I did not want to sing in rivalry with Miss Wildmere.

I'm sorry I did." "I saw that too," he replied, laughing.