And if she were your wife you would want her to talk more than she does, you would be so glad to listen to her.

I might say more about Amy, but I won't." "Would it be very impolite," said I, "if I whistled ?" "I don't know," she said, "but you needn't do it.

I will consider it done.

Now I will speak of Bertha Putney.

I was bound to mention Amy first, because she is my dear friend, but Miss Putney is a grand girl.
And I do not mind telling you that she takes a great interest in you." "How do you know that ?" I asked.
"I have seen her since you were here--she lunched with us.