"We! We have not known each other long enough, Mr. Townsend."
"Oh, what's the difference? We are going to be friends, aren't we--Avis?"
"Why--why, I am sure I don't know."
"Gracious gravy, what an admirable colour you have, Avis! Well,--I know. And I can inform you, quite confidentially, Avis, that we are not going to be--. friends. We are going to be--"
"We are going to be late for luncheon," said she, in haste. "Good-morning, Mr. Townsend."
