But really--he is such a dear little man.

How could I possibly help it ?" The dear little man's return put an end to her speculations.

He came back in an incredibly short time, armed with a leather jewel-case which he deposited on the threshold.
Dinah came light-footed to join him, all her grievances forgotten.

Her hair, notwithstanding its waywardness, clustered very prettily about her face.

There was a bewitching dimple near one corner of her mouth.
"You can come in if you like," she said.