It isn't done this year." "Honest?
That so?
I'd be mighty glad to quit it!" "Do, then," put in Bill.

"And while we're on the subject, you won't mind if I go into it a little more deeply,--will you ?" "What do you mean ?" "Well, for one thing, they don't put elbows on the table this season as much as formerly." "Pooh! I know that! I didn't mean to,--but I forgot.

I guess I know how to behave,--if I don't always do it!" "I'm glad you do, Zaly,--and, listen, dear, you're my relative, you know, and I'm going to ask you to try to _use_ your knowledge,--for Patty is too polite to mention such subjects!" "Oh, I don't mind! Pick on me all you like,--either of you.

I suppose there are some frills I'm not onto,--but I'm quick at catchin' on,--and I'll get there, Eli!" Norah returned then, and the subject was not continued.

Coffee was served in the library and the small cups excited Azalea's scorn.
"Skimpy, I call it!" she cried.