She corresponds with my sister, and so do I--intermittently.

I heard a month ago from Belle, and _she_ had a letter from Billy in August.

But I heard nothing of any engagement." "How about the Henshaws?
I should think there might be a chance there for a romance--a charming girl, and three unattached men." Calderwell gave a slow shake of the head.
"I don't think so.

William is--let me see--nearly forty-five, I guess, by this time; and he isn't a marrying man.

He buried his heart with his wife and baby years ago.