"You've never liked Azalea, and you said mean things to her!" "Now, Phil," remonstrated Patty, "don't talk like that.

Elise and Azalea were not congenial, but Elise wouldn't do anything to make Azalea run away, and Azalea wouldn't run, if she did!" This involved speech brought a laugh, but Philip went on; "I think she would.

Azalea is more sensitive than you thought her.

None of you understand her,--well, except Patty,--and her poor little heart was broken by your criticisms and continual reproofs.

Suppose she isn't quite as well up in the airs and graces of society as you all are,--she has other traits that make up for that--" "Oh, Philip, you're hopelessly in love with her!" and Elise laughed jeeringly.
"I am in love with her," he returned, "and I make no secret of it.