She's bent on making people do things they don't want to do.

Of course the lobster was a mere excuse for getting acquainted with you; but you needn't be too set up about it: I think her curiosity about your family is responsible,--these fake newspaper stories about your sister--which is it, Hermione or Gwendolen--who is always about to marry a count.

Countesses haven't been common in Indiana.

We need a few to add tone to the local gossip." "Oh," murmured Allen dejectedly: "I'm sorry if you didn't want me in the party.

It's always the way with me.