She's been here nearly a full term." Ulyth thought so too, and the next time she found a suitable opportunity she tackled Rona on the subject.
"You're too nice to speak in such a queer way.

You've no idea how it spoils you," she urged.

"You could be another girl if you'd only take a little trouble." "What's the use?
Who minds what I'm like ?" returned the Cuckoo a trifle defiantly.
"I do," said Ulyth emphatically.
"Not really ?" "Indeed I do.

I care very much.

You came over here to be my friend, and there are many things I want in a friend." "I didn't know you cared," replied Rona in a softened voice.