They are afraid he may see a tear or a frown.

But thank goodness, I have not yet reached that stage." "Oh, Betty Zane! Just you wait! Wait!" exclaimed Lydia, shaking her finger at Betty.

"Your turn is coming.

When it does do not expect any mercy from us, for you shalt never get it." "Unfortunately, you and Alice have monopolized the attentions of the only two eligible young men at the fort," said Betty, with a laugh.
"Nonsense there plenty of young men all eager for our favor, you little coquette," answered Lydia.

"Harry Martin, Will Metzer, Captain Swearengen, of Short Creek, and others too numerous to count.