"No indeed--why, you are the youngest person I ever saw, of course.

But with men--it is quite different." "Is it?
I always thought women were supposed to grow old faster than men.
That is the reason why women always marry men so much older than themselves." "Oh--in that case--I have nothing more to say," replied John in very indistinct tones.

The perspiration was standing upon his forehead; the room swam with him and he felt a terrible, prickly sensation all over his body.
"Mamma, shan't I open the door?
Mr.Short is so very hot," said Nellie looking at him in some astonishment.

At that moment John felt as though he could have eaten little Nellie, long legs, ringlets and all, with infinite satisfaction.

He rose suddenly to his feet.
"The fact is--it is late--I must really be saying good-bye," he stammered.
"Must you ?" said Mrs.Goddard, suspecting that something was the matter.
"Well, I am very sorry to say good-bye.