I guess that's all guff, anyway.

I didn't know how the thing ought to be carried through.

But something told me if I knuckled under to you the least bit it would be all day with Ambrose." They laughed together.
John Gaviller's step sounded on the porch outside.

They sprang up aghast.

They had completely forgotten his existence.
"Oh, Heavens!" whispered Colina.