I was thankful when I heard that a young couple was coming to this house, for I hoped it would mean some friends for Leslie; especially if you belonged to the race that knows Joseph.

You WILL be her friend, won't you, Anne, dearie ?" "Indeed I will, if she'll let me," said Anne, with all her own sweet, impulsive earnestness.
"No, you must be her friend, whether she'll let you or not," said Miss Cornelia resolutely.

"Don't you mind if she's stiff by times--don't notice it.

Remember what her life has been--and is--and must always be, I suppose, for creatures like Dick Moore live forever, I understand.

You should see how fat he's got since he came home.