Mrs.Barnes and Kenelm, however, did not laugh.

The latter seemed tremendously surprised.
"Why--why, Imogene," he protested, "how you talk! I never thought--" "Kenelm, be still." "But, Imogene," begged Thankful, "you mustn't say such things.

I never--" "Now, ma'am, please don't you butt in.

I know what I'm doin'.

Please don't talk to me now.