"One thing at a time.

I don't mean he shall live at Springdale.

It's horridly pokey to live in those little country towns.

He must have a house in New York." "And a place at Newport for the summer," said Belle Trevors.
"Yes," said Lillie, "a cottage in Newport does very well in the season; and then a country place well fitted up to invite company to in the other months of summer." "Delightful," said Belle, "_if_ you can make him do it." "See if I don't," said Lillie.
"You dear, funny creature, you,--how you do always ride on the top of the wave!" said Belle.
"It's what I was born for," said Lillie.

"By the by, Belle, I got a letter from Harry last night." "Poor fellow, had he heard"-- "Why, of course not.