But what were you doing all that while, Daisy ?" "It was not so very long," said Daisy.

"I did not think it was a long time.

You must have deceived yourself." "But do you not mean to tell me what you were about?
What _could_ you do, at such a place ?" Daisy stood on the piazza, in all the light of the afternoon sunbeams, looking and feeling puzzled.

How much was it worth while to try to tell Preston of her thoughts and wishes?
"What was the attraction, Daisy?
only tell me that.

Dirt and ignorance and rudeness and disorder--and you contented to be in the midst of it! Down in the dirt! What was the attraction ?" "She is very unhappy, Preston." "I don't believe it.