It's a pity they're scattered so that it isn't worth while to buy them up." The girl laughed, a little silvery laugh which made any memory of grand opera seem harsh and jangling.

Both men turned to her in surprise.
Neither of them could see any cause for mirth in all the fields or sky.
"I beg your pardon for being so silly," she said; "but I just thought of something funny." "Tell it to us," urged Mr.Turner.

"I've never taken the time I ought to enjoy funny things, and I might as well begin right now." But she shook her head, and in some way he acquired an impression that she was amused at him.

His brows gathered a trifle.

If the young lady intended to make sport of him he would take her down a peg or two.