"By the way," he said, halting a moment, "can't you come in to tea at six o'clock?
I want to make ye acquainted with Polly, an' she's itchin' to see ye." "I shall be delighted," said John.
* * * * * "Polly," said David, "I've ast the young feller to come to tea, but don't you say the word 'Eagle,' to him.

You c'n show your ign'rance 'bout all the other kinds of birds an' animals you ain't familiar with," said the unfeeling brother, "but leave eagles alone." "What you up to now ?" she asked, but she got no answer but a laugh.
From a social point of view the entertainment could not be described as a very brilliant success.

Our friend was tired and hungry.

Mr.Harum was unusually taciturn, and Mrs.Bixbee, being under her brother's interdict as regarded the subject which, had it been allowed discussion, might have opened the way, was at a loss for generalities.

But John afterward got upon terms of the friendliest nature with that kindly soul..