If we haven't the means to pay for a big thing when it is offered us, we must just let it go.

But if we have--well, I guess we'd be wise to sell out all the little things and secure it.

Those same little things are so almighty small in comparison." He ceased, but still Dot was silent.

It was not the silence of embarrassment, however.

He had spoken too kindly for that.
He did not look at her till they were close to the house, then for a few moments she was aware of his steady eyes searching for the answer she had withheld.
"Say, Miss Waring," he said, "you are not vexed any ?" She turned towards him instantly, her round face full of the most earnest friendliness.