"To all appearances they are about of the same age, but differing rather widely in looks and character.

Both are attractive girls I judge, although I only had a glimpse of them, and at the time knew nothing of the difference in relationship.

I naturally supposed them to be sisters, until Haines and I got to talking about the matter on the way back.

Pshaw, Knox, you've got me gossiping like an old woman." I glanced aside at his face.
"This, then, is not common river talk?
the truth is not generally known ?" "No; I have never heard it mentioned elsewhere, nor have I previously repeated the story.

However, now that the suggestion has slipped out, perhaps I had better go ahead and explain." He puffed at his pipe, and I waited, seemingly intent on the scene without.