"Perhaps she'd like to help us catch moths." "Yes, I think Polly in a Virot hat, Picot embroidered frock and three-inch heels would take more moths than any one who ever tried the Limberlost," laughed Philip.
"Well, you find many of them, and you are her brother." "Yes, but that is different.

Father was reared in Onabasha, and he loved the country.

He trained me his way and mother took charge of Polly.

I don't quite understand it.

Mother is a great home body herself, but she did succeed in making Polly strictly ornamental." "Does Tom Levering need a 'strictly ornamental' girl ?" "You are too matter of fact! Too 'strictly' material.