"I wonder if you will ever feel friendly enough to invite me? I like your father extremely. I was very glad to have the opportunity of meeting him. And your mother. You know we are all interested in Kentucky just now."
"I think my parents would give you a very pleasant visit," Jaqueline said with a grave yet encouraging smile. The sort of conspiracy interested her. It was quite tempting to be able to hold out a hand of encouragement to Marian, who hated the dull life at the Pineries and did so enjoy amusement. Then, a real love affair thrilled Jaqueline with a delightful sensation.
He was considering how to obtain the invitation honorably, when she furnished the key.
"I think you would like my brother Louis," she remarked with a becoming shade of diffidence that went to his heart, it wore such a charming air of innocence. "He will be home in the early summer, and he always comes up to Mrs. Jettson's at once. Arthur takes a great interest in him. He is to study law and the science of government, if there is such a science. Father has an eye to the Presidency for him, I think."
They both laughed at that.
"The summer is a long way off," he commented rather despondingly.
"The robins are singing and violets are in bloom. At home, no doubt, I shall find trailing arbutus."
"They are spring indications."
"You are hard to satisfy."
"Am I? Well, I would rather have that reputation than one of being pleased with trifles."