"Lor', Rufus! You've got some sense," she said.

"But I wonder how Columbine will take it if I says anything to Mr.Knight behind her back." Adam chuckled.

"Columbine in a tantrum is one of the best sights I know," he remarked.
"Ah! She don't visit her tantrums on you," rejoined his wife.

"You can afford to smile." "And I does," said Adam.
Rufus turned away.

There was no smile on his countenance.