32/47 I don't like good-looking ministers." "Deary me! You're different from most females in this town, then. And you spoke of his good looks yourself this very mornin'. Why don't you like the good-lookin' ones ?" "Oh, because they're always conceited and patronizing and superior--and spoiled. I can just imagine this Mr.Ellery of yours strutting about in sewing circle or sociables, with Annabel and Georgianna Lothrop and the rest simpering and gushing and getting in his way: 'O Mr.Ellery, I did so enjoy that sermon of yours Sunday!' and 'O Mr.Ellery, it was SO good of you to come this afternoon!' Pooh! I'm glad I'm a Come-Outer. Not that I would simper over him if I wasn't. |