But I meant how did you like her ?" "I think I could like her very much if she'd let me," said Anne slowly.
"But she wouldn't let you--she pushed you off and kept you at arm's length.

Poor Leslie! You wouldn't be much surprised if you knew what her life has been.

It's been a tragedy--a tragedy!" repeated Miss Cornelia emphatically.
"I wish you would tell me all about her--that is, if you can do so without betraying any confidence." "Lord, dearie, everybody in Four Winds knows poor Leslie's story.

It's no secret--the OUTSIDE, that is.

Nobody knows the INSIDE but Leslie herself, and she doesn't take folks into her confidence.