And of course he wouldn't want many people to know it--when 'twasn't true.

But why don't you get a woman's hand and heart, Dr.
Chilton ?" There was a moment's silence; then very gravely the doctor said: "They're not always to be had--for the asking, little girl." Pollyanna frowned thoughtfully.
"But I should think you could get 'em," she argued.

The flattering emphasis was unmistakable.
"Thank you," laughed the doctor, with uplifted eyebrows.

Then, gravely again: "I'm afraid some of your older sisters would not be quite so--confident.

At least, they--they haven't shown themselves to be so--obliging," he observed.
Pollyanna frowned again.