"Mrs.Gray seems to think we can be of some use in that direction, so we are trying to carry out her theory." "I think I understand the situation," said Miriam Nesbit, "and will do all I can to be nice to her, if she doesn't attempt to patronize me.
I couldn't stand that.

I know I used to do it.

I suppose that's why it seems so unendurable to me now." "David Nesbit didn't disturb us, after all," remarked Eva Allen.

"It's a wonder those boys didn't put tick-tacks on the windows or do something like that." The girls had come to the turn of the street, and were about to pass the only really lonely spot during their walk.

It was an old colonial residence, the surrounding grounds extending for a block.