You see, neither of us is jealous of the other's work.

If we were, then I'd prefer to stay Kathleen West." "You are fortunate," remarked Arline almost bitterly.

Again a shadow crossed her face which Grace alone noted.
"I decline to share my successes with any mere man," asserted Elfreda grandly.

"Not that I have been what you might call entirely slighted.
Wait until I tell you the sad story of my one love affair." "_This_ is vastly interesting," mused Miriam.
"Tell us about it this minute." Arline brightened visibly.

Elfreda's promised tale of tragedy was sure to turn out comedy.
"Let me see," began Elfreda with a fine air of reminiscence.