Does it strike you that she is at all like what she used to be when--when you felt so anxious about her ?" He met the girl's eyes, and saw them expand in alarm.
"I didn't think--I didn't mean----" she stammered.
"No, but I have a reason for asking.

Is it so or not ?" "Don't frighten me, Mr.Hilliard! I do so wish I hadn't said anything.
She isn't in good health, that's all.

How can you think----?
That was all over long ago.

And she would never--I'm _sure_ she wouldn't, after all you've done for her." Hilliard ground the carpet with his foot, and all but uttered a violent ejaculation.
"I know she is all gratitude," were the words that became audible.
"She is indeed!" urged Patty.

"She says that--even if she wished--she could never break off with you; as I am _sure_ she would never wish!" "Ah! that's what she says," murmured the other.