But you didn't realize what a grave step you were taking, and you--" "Yes, but I did.

If ever anything was deliberate on a woman's part, that engagement was." A bright spot burned in each of the girl's cheeks.

"He didn't really propose.

I pretended to misunderstand him." Her grandmother stared.
"You needn't look at me like that," exclaimed Margaret.

"You know very well that Grandfather Bowker never would have married you if you hadn't fairly compelled him.