There was open warfare between them; but in their hearts they loved Sibylla still.

They had been named respectively Deborah and Amilly.

The latter name had been intended for Amelie; but by some mistake of the parents or of the clergyman, none of them French scholars, Amilly, the child was christened and registered.
It remained a joke against Amilly to this day.
"Sibylla!" exclaimed Deborah, somewhat in surprise, as she shook hands with Lionel, "I thought you had gone to Verner's Pride." "Nobody came for me.

It got dusk, and I did not care to go alone," replied Sibylla.
"Did you think of going to Verner's Pride this evening, Sibylla ?" asked Lionel.

"Let me take you now.