But he thought Taffy's stories stunning, and admired him without a shade of envy.

The two boys liked each other; and when they were alone Taffy stood an inch or two higher in self-conceit than when Honoria happened to be by.

But he took more pains with his stories if she was listening.

As for her lessons, Honoria got through them by honest plodding.

She never quite saw the use of them, but she liked Mr.Raymond.