Don't tell anyone, please, they'll think it odd and affected, and I can't bear to be laughed at, though I daresay it is good discipline." Rose promised, and both worked in silence for a moment, then Kitty asked rather timidly: "Are you and Charlie trying this plan too?
Since you've left off going out so much, he keeps away also, and we don't know what to make of it." "He has had what he calls an 'artistic fit' lately, set up a studio, and is doing some crayon sketches of us all.

If he'd only finish his things, they would be excellent, but he likes to try a great variety at once.
I'll take you in sometime, and perhaps he will do a portrait of you for Steve.

He likes girls' faces and gets the likenesses wonderfully well." "People say you are engaged but I contradict it, because, of course, I should know if you were." "We are not." "I'm glad of it, for really, Rose, I'm afraid Charlie hasn't got 'firm principles,' though he is a fascinating fellow and one can't scold him.
You don't mind my saying so, do you, dear ?" added Kitty, for Rose did not answer at once.
"Not in the least, for you are one of us now, and I can speak frankly and I will, for I think in one way you can help Steve very much.

You are right about Charlie, both as to the principles and the fascination.
Steve admires him exceedingly, and always from a boy liked to imitate his pleasant ways.

Some of them are very harmless and do Steve good, but some are not.