"I was only joking.

I think a sight more of you for not running after him, and so does William.

You haven't any idea how some of the girls act chasing to the store.

Mother and I have counted 'em some days, and then we plague William about it, but he won't own up they come to see him.

He acts more ashamed of it than the girls do." "That's one thing I never would do--run after any fellow," said Rebecca.
"I wouldn't either." Then the two girls had reached the tavern and the store.