Before she went away I used to do everything for her.

I'm going to have my own way in one thing, however.

You must not write to Graydon a word beyond the fact that Madge is here.

You have both laughed at me and my wonder, and I'm going to have the compensation of seeing him transformed into exclamation points." Madge now turned toward Mr.Muir, and he could detect not the slightest indication of embarrassment or overconsciousness, as she said, "Certainly, Henry, you must not spoil this little bit of prospective fun." Madge did have her own way, and made her preparations with the quiet decision and thoughtfulness which now characterized her actions.
The Waylands were frequent guests at Mr.Muir's home for a time, and then departed to visit friends in the country.
Madge and her sister soon decided upon the Catskills as the place of their summer sojourn.

The choice of this region, so accessible from the city, was pleasing to Mr.Muir.
"What are you reading ?" he said, one evening, as he found Madge surrounded by books and pamphlets.
"Reading up on the Catskills and their vicinity.