Is your ankle in the least hurt ?' 'Really, I don't know.

I did tumble a little, and then I saw you coming, and felt that I wanted to be talked to, that it was my turn.' 'What an absurd woman you are.' 'But do say that you like absurd women better than solemn ones.' 'I shall say nothing of the sort.

Sometimes absurdity is delightful, and sometimes solemnity--not that I find Miss Jakes in the least solemn.

It would do you a world of good to let her inform your mind a little.' 'Oh, please, I don't want to be informed, it might make my back look like that.

My foot really is a little hurt, you know.