You've probably met her--Mrs.
Hustings ?--when you've called on other girls at our old shop." "No," said Ramsey.

"I never was much of a--" He paused, fearing that he might be repeating himself, and too hastily amended his intention.

"I never liked any girl enough to go and call on her." "Ramsey Milholland!" she cried.

"Why, when we were in school half the room used to be talking about how you and that pretty Milla--" "No, no!" Ramsey protested, again too hurriedly.

"I never called on her.
We just went walking." A moment later his colour suddenly became fiery.