"I never saw any thing like you." "If he'd said 'any _body_,'" thought Cornelia, "I should have said he meant to compliment.

How funny he is! just like a boy in some ways.

I believe I know more than he does, after all!" "Have you any sisters, Mr.Bressant ?" asked she aloud, looking up at him with more cordiality and confidence than she had yet felt or shown.
"Not any.

I should think it would be a good thing.

Do you like it ?" "Of course; but then I am a sister myself, so it don't apply," said Cornelia, with the sunshine of another laugh.