You know what I wish, and you will forgive me even in my stupidity.' 'Where's your brother ?' asked Nina hastily.
'Gone out with his gun.

He'll not be back till he is certain Miss Betty has taken her departure.' 'Why did he not offer to take me with him ?' 'Over the bog, do you mean ?' 'Anywhere; I'd not cavil about the road.

Don't you know that I have days when "don't care" masters me--when I'd do anything, go anywhere--' 'Marry any one ?' said the other, laughing.
'Yes, marry any one, as irresponsibly as if I was dealing with the destiny of some other that did not regard me.

On these days I do not belong to myself, and this is one of them.' 'I know nothing of such humours, Nina; nor do I believe it a healthy mind that has them.' 'I did not boast of my mind's health, nor tell you to trust to it.

Come, let us go down to the dinner-room, and talk that pleasant leg-of-mutton talk you know you are fond of.' 'And best fitted for, say that,' said Kate, laughing merrily.
The other did not seem to have heard her words, for she moved slowly away, calling on Kate to follow her..