"What a shameless old hussy she must be!" "Not a bit of it," retorted Austin.

"She's a sweet old woman, and I love her very much.

Besides, she only meant it in fun." "Fun, indeed!" sniffed Aunt Charlotte, primly.

"She may call me a respectable-looking body as much as she likes now.

It's more than I can say for her." "Auntie, you _are_ an old goose!" exclaimed Austin, with a burst of laughter.