You see I have changed also, and have become a cynic and a heathen from long residence in Europe." "Please be a noble savage, then." "That's not the style of heathen they develop abroad." "Madge told us about the savages that used to live in these mountains, and how bad they were treated," piped Jennie.
"Poor Lo! No wonder he went to the bad," said Graydon, significantly.
"He was never recognized as a man and a brother." "And he was unsurpassed in retaliation," Madge added.
"Considering his total depravity and general innocence, that was to be expected." "It turned out to be bad policy." "In so far as he was a man he hadn't any policy." "I shall not depreciate the Indians for the sake of argument.

They rarely followed the wrong trail, however." "What on earth are you and Madge driving at ?" exclaimed Mrs.Muir.
"It matters little at what, but Madge appears to be the better driver," chuckled Mr.Muir.
"You have a stanch champion in Henry," said Graydon.
"You wouldn't have him take sides against a woman ?" "Oh, no, but you have become so abundantly able to take care of yourself that he might remain neutral." "When you all begin to talk English again I'll join in, and now merely remark that I am grateful to you, Madge, for taking care of the children.

Jack was good with the nurse, too, and I've had a splendid nap." "I'm evidently the delinquent," laughed Graydon, "and have led the way in a conversation that has been as bad as whispering in company.

What will become of me?
You are not going to church to-night, Madge ?" "I did not expect to.

If your conscience needs soothing--" "Oh, no, no.