Mr.White doesn't like the noise.

He's got nerves, his wife says; but he's got money, too, and they expect he'll give a lot toward the carpet--on account of the nerves, you know.

I should think he'd be glad that if he did have the nerves he'd got money, too; shouldn't you ?" Miss Polly did not seem to hear.

Her scrutiny of the undergarments finished, she turned to Pollyanna somewhat abruptly.
"You have been to school, of course, Pollyanna ?" "Oh, yes, Aunt Polly.

Besides, fath--I mean, I was taught at home some, too." Miss Polly frowned.
"Very good.