She said Matty Bell was over head and ears in love with Loftie, and that Mrs.Bell had quite made up her mind that Loftie was to marry Mattie.

She told such a funny story of the way Mrs.Butler broke the news of Beatrice's engagement to the Bells.

Now, what's up?
Have I said anything wrong again ?" "You have, Mabel," said her mother.

"You have been guilty of repeating common and vulgar gossip.

You ought never to have listened to it.