So they walked, and for the most part they were silent, but on their way home, after they had turned back at noon, they began to be talkative again.
"Mary," said Bibbs, after a time, "am I a sleep-walker ?" She laughed a little, then looked grave.

"Does your father say you are ?" "Yes--when he's in a mood to flatter me.

Other times, other names.

He has quite a list." "You mustn't mind," she said, gently.

"He's been getting some pretty severe shocks.