Ludovic Speed and Theodora Dix live in Middle Grafton and Mrs.Rachel says he has been courting her for a hundred years.

Won't they soon be too old to get married, Anne?
I hope Gilbert won't court YOU that long.

When are you going to be married, Anne?
Mrs.Lynde says it's a sure thing." "Mrs.Lynde is a--" began Anne hotly; then stopped.

"Awful old gossip," completed Davy calmly.

"That's what every one calls her.