What an absurd speech that is for me to make," she said confusedly.
"I certainly did not expect to find so great a change," said I."Why, Doll, you are wondrous, glorious, beautiful.

I can't find words--" "Then don't try, Cousin Malcolm," she said with a smile that fringed her mouth in dimples.

"Don't try.

You will make me vain." "You are that already, Doll," I answered, to tease her.
"I fear I am, cousin--vain as a man.

But don't call me Doll.