It rains and snows in Indiana sometimes." He still resented the idea of her sacrifice, as he called it, in the cause of education.

They were now so well acquainted that they were not always careful to be polite in their talk; but he had an uneasy feeling that she didn't wholly approve of him.

All summer, when they had discussed politics, she had avoided touching upon his personal interests and activities.

His alliance with Bassett, emphasized in the state convention, was a subject she clearly avoided.

This morning, as he kept time to her quick step, he craved her interest and sympathy.