I didn't mean to be carrying tales." "Soldiers in a common fight, eh ?" taunted Aileen, gaily.
"Oh, not that, exactly.

Please don't be mean.

I'm not so bad.

It's just a principle with me.

We all have our little foibles." "Yes, I know," replied Aileen; but her mind was running on Mrs.Hand.
So she was the latest.