I--I don't want to--s-sob--this way! I do-don't wish to ...

M-make me stop, Louis!...

I'd like a handkerchief--anything--give me Gladys and I'll staunch my tears on her!" She slipped from the bed's edge to the floor, and stood with her back toward him.

Then she glanced sideways at the mirror to inspect her nose.
"Thank goodness _that_ isn't red," she said gaily....

"Kelly, I'm hungry....