He was pale and he swallowed several times.
"Kenelm, dear," said Imogene, "didn't you hear me?
Tell your sister about our bein' engaged." Kenelm's mouth opened and shut.

"Eh--eh--" he stammered.

"I--I--" "Don't be bashful," urged Imogene.

"We're engaged to be married, ain't we ?" Mr.Parker gulped, choked and then nodded.

"Yes," he admitted, faintly.
"I--I cal'late we be." His sister took a step forward, her arm raised.