So, you see, somebody's got to tell him.

It isn't a very easy position for me, is it, Miss Vertrees ?" "No," said Mary, gravely.
"Well, to be frank," said Sibyl, smiling, "that's why I've come to you." "To ME!" Mary frowned.
Sibyl rippled and cooed again.

"There isn't ANYBODY ever made such a hit with Father Sheridan in his life as you have.

And of course we ALL hope you're not going to be exactly an outsider in the affairs of the family!" (This sally with another and louder effect of laughter).

"And if it's MY duty, why, in a way, I think it might be thought yours, too." "No, no!" exclaimed Mary, sharply.
"Listen," said Sibyl.