Poor old Densie," she continued, as the latter bowed to her new acquaintances, and then seated herself at a respectful distance.
"She has been in our family for a long time." Then changing the conversation, Alice made many inquiries concerning Kentucky, startling them with the announcement that she had that day received a letter from Colonel Tiffton, who she believed was a friend of theirs, urging her to spend a few weeks with him.

"They heard from you what were mother's plans for my future, and also that I was to meet you here.

They must be very thoughtful people, for they seem to know that I cannot be very happy here." For a moment 'Lina and her mother looked aghast, and neither knew what to say.

'Lina, as usual, was the first to rally and calculate results.
They were very intimate at Colonel Tiffton's.

She and Ellen were fast friends.