"Then you oughtn't to, for Miss Frost is your own sister, and she has done so much for you—far more than you can in the least understand at present."

"You had better not say that again in my presence, Phyllis—that is, if you wish me to remain your friend."

"Well, look here. I will take one oar and you take the other, and we must get out of this current whatever happens. As soon as we are out of it we are safe. Oh, never mind the lightning, and don't listen to the thunder."

"Mumsy dear, why that tone? You know you are a little bit afraid of your Irene, aren't you?"