She adores Fleurette." "Aha, little mother! So that's the way to your good graces, is it?
I too adore Fleurette." "But you're already in my good graces,--and have been for years." "So?
Then,"-- Chick's tone grew wheedlesome,--"invite me up here often,--won't you ?" "Now I _should_ have thought you meant because of my daughter's charms, if your glance hadn't wandered toward Miss Gale, even as you spoke!" "Both, fair lady,--both.

I adore Fleurette as the delightful daughter of a delightful mother.

May I not also admire the delightful neighbour ?" "Indeed, you may.

And you have a standing invitation to come up here as often as you like.

I'm going to entertain a lot this spring and summer,--and you're a really useful house guest" "Thanks, indeed! How do I qualify ?" "By your nice, kind, entertaining qualities.