As it is, I have my doubts, even about this sister business." "Why, Linda, child, ye are just plain crazy," said Katy.

"What kind of notions are you getting into your head ?" "I hear the front door," said Linda, "and I am going to march straight to battle.

She's going up the front stairs.

I did mean to short-cut up the back, but, come to think of it, I have served my apprenticeship on the back stairs.

I believe I'll ascend the front myself.