I declare, Kate, it almost seems an indiscretion to look at them." Kate, however, to Mrs.Hale's indignation, threw her pretty head back and sniffed the air contemptuously.

"I really don't see anything but some absurd sentimentalism of their own, or some mannish wickedness they're concocting by themselves.

I am by no means certain, Josephine, that Lee's influence over that young man is the best thing for him." "On the contrary! Lee's influence seems the only thing that checks his waywardness," said Mrs.Hale quickly.

"I'm sure, if anyone makes sacrifices, it is Lee; I shouldn't wonder that even now he is making some concession to Falkner, and all those caressing ways of your friend are for a purpose.

They're not much different from us, dear." "Well, I wouldn't stand there and let them see me looking at them as if I couldn't bear them out of my sight for a moment," said Kate, whisking herself out of the room.