I--I--well, I kind of wanted to speak with you about somethin', Keziah, so--Oh! I didn't see you, Gracie.

Good mornin'." He didn't seem overjoyed to see Miss Van Horne, as it was.

In fact, he reddened perceptibly and backed toward the door.

The girl, her eyes twinkling, took up her jacket and hat.
"Oh! I'm not going to stop, Mr.Pepper," she said.

"I was only helping Aunt Keziah a little, that's all.