I hope I did not tire her." "Not at all.

Mother enjoyed your call exceedingly." "Did she?
I am so glad.

I really am.

I went to your house with a good deal of misgiving, Mr.Paine.I feared that my coming might be considered an intrusion." "I told you that it would not." "I know.

But, under the circumstances--Father's disagreement with--considering all the--the--Oh, what shall I call it ?" "The late unpleasantness," I suggested.
Again came the twinkle in her eye.