"Or, if he has met her, has failed to secure her." "And in doing so has caused her to miss securing an excellent husband, I think," said Violet.
"In which I certainly agree with you," Annis said.

"All my married nephews seem to me to be admirable husbands.

I hope, Elsie, that Cyril Keith and his Isadore may be able to come to the wedding." "So do I," responded Mrs.Travilla heartily; "and if they fail to come you may be assured it was not for lack of a warm invitation." "I hope they and all the other cousins from that region will come," remarked Mrs.Leland.
Just then the telephone bell rang.
"There! that is Cousin Arthur, I presume," said Edward Travilla, hastening to the instrument.
His answering ring and "Hello!" were quickly replied to, and the next moment he announced to the company, "It was Arthur.

He says all is right, and Rosie may send as warm an invitation as possible.

They will be only too glad to receive the three Crolys as their guests." "Oh, that is good!" cried Rosie.