She's full of pep; allus out for fun, an'-- that's what I like about her.

Gee! You gotta meet her, Mr.
Gray." "Well, rather! But meanwhile, we must telegraph your parents not only that you have been found, but also the further good news." "I--We better not say anything about my gettin' married." "Why not?
They'd like to know." "I'd oughta wired 'em long ago, but--you understand! Miss Montague ain't exactly Ma an' Allie's kind." "You're not ashamed of her ?" "Hunh!" The tone of this exclamation was an eloquent denial.
"Then let's have them come on and get acquainted.

They'll probably take right to her." But when this suggestion met with disapproval, Gray inquired: "Is it because you are ashamed of _them_--of your mother and sister ?" Buddy stirred uneasily.

"Pshaw, no!" A sudden thought came to him.
"Why, it's this way: I haven't ast her yet.

Mebbe she won't have me.