"Jest smell of this a little," she said.

Lois pushed it away feebly.
"I guess Lois will have to take a little vacation," said Mr.Starr.
"I guess I shall have to see about it, and let her have a little rest." He was one of the school committee.
"I don't need any vacation," said Lois, in a peremptory tone.
"I guess we shall have to see about it," repeated Mr.Starr.

There was an odd undertone of decision in his drawling voice.

He was a large man, with a pleasant face full of double curves.

"Good-day," said he, after a minute.