The way she looked at him was precisely what had already had its effect for his sister.

"The people I can!" "Can you forgive me ?" asked Scott Homer.
She took it so easily.

"But--what ?" Mamie interposed; she turned directly to her brother.

"Don't try her.
Leave it so." She had had an inspiration, it was the most extraordinary thing in the world.

"Don't try HIM"-- she had turned to their companion.
She looked grave, sad, strange.