"In love, Mrs.Coffin ?" "Yes, in love.

Annabel hasn't landed a male at last, has she?
She's a line over the side for a long time." The hearty laugh with which this was received settled the question of Annabel's success.

Keziah was relieved.
"Well, I'm glad of that," she said.

"I ain't got any grudge against Annabel, but neither have I got one against you.

Another man in that family would have an easy time in one way, he wouldn't have to do any thinkin' for himself--Elkanah and his daughter would do all that was necessary.