Locusts are very apt to get diseased inside, and break off, and I am afraid that one will blow over some day and fall on the house." Lawrence said he thought it looked like a very good tree, and it would be a pity to lose the shade it made.
"I might plant one of another sort," said the old lady, "but trees grow too slow for old people, though plenty fast enough for young ones.

I reckon I'll let it stand awhile yet.

You were talking last night of Midbranch, sir.

There used to be fine trees there, though it's many years since I've seen them.

Have you been long acquainted with the family there ?" Lawrence replied that he had known Miss March a good while, having met her in New York.
"She is said to be a right smart young lady," said Mrs Keswick, "well educated, and has travelled in Europe.