He's planned lots of things for Jill and me to do; with nuts and apples and candles, you know.

It's to-morrow night, so I'll see him then." "To-morrow?
So--so soon ?" faltered Miss Holbrook.

And to David, gazing at her with wondering eyes, it seemed for a moment almost as if she were looking about for a place to which she might run and hide.

Then determinedly, as if she were taking hold of something with both hands, she leaned forward, looked David squarely in the eyes, and began to talk hurriedly, yet very distinctly.
"David, listen.

I've something I want you to say to Mr.Jack, and I want you to be sure and get it just right.