18/18 Jim, this is my friend, Miss Wells." "I am happy to meet Miss Wells," said Jim, with a smile, "even though she did slap my face for nothing." "Slapped you? "She took you for me! Ha, ha, ha! Oh, this is great!" Nell's face was now rosy red and moisture glistened in her eyes; but she tried bravely to stand her ground. Humiliation had taken the place of anger. He--he has insulted me." Then she turned and ran into the cabin.. |