"But, never mind, Zaly, if you heaped up a mound of trouble, let me help you to pull it down again." "No; you can't," and Azalea looked at her dully.
"Oh, come now, let me try.

Is it about your father ?" Azalea fairly jumped.

"What do you mean ?" "Just what I said," returned Patty, calmly.

"You know, dear, you've made us think there's something queer about your father.

Is he--has he done anything wrong ?" "No, Patty, goodness, gracious no! Mr.Thorpe is a most honoured and honourable man!" "Now why does she call him Mr.Thorpe ?" Patty wondered, but she only said; "Oh, all right, forgive my suggestion.