Miss Barry actually laughed--a sound which caused Diana, waiting in speechless anxiety in the kitchen outside, to give a great gasp of relief.
"I'm afraid my imagination is a little rusty--it's so long since I used it," she said.

"I dare say your claim to sympathy is just as strong as mine.

It all depends on the way we look at it.

Sit down here and tell me about yourself." "I am very sorry I can't," said Anne firmly.

"I would like to, because you seem like an interesting lady, and you might even be a kindred spirit although you don't look very much like it.