Hugh, you are getting a ministerial kind of look, and you have not sworn at me once since we met.

I guess Alice has converted you.
Well, I only hope you'll not backslide." 'Lina laughed hatefully, and evidently expected an outburst of passion, but though Hugh turned very white, he made her no reply, and they proceeded on in silence, until they came in sight of Spring Bank, when 'Lina broke out afresh.
Such a tumble-down shanty as that.

It was not fit for decent people to live in, and mercy knew she was glad her sojourn there was to be short.
"You are not alone in that feeling," came dryly from Hugh.
'Lina said he was a very affectionate brother; that she was glad there were those who appreciated her, even if he did not, and then the carriage stopped at Spring Bank.

Mrs.Worthington was hearty in her welcome, for her mother heart went out warmly toward her daughter.

Oh, what airs 'Lina did put on, offering the tips of her fingers to good Aunt Eunice, trying to patronize Alice herself, and only noticing Densie Densmore with a haughty stare.
Old Densie had for the last few days been much in 'Lina's mind.