"I believe temper always goes with that fashioned hair. I've noticed it."
"I'm sure his temper is good most times."
"He's sulky if he's crossed."
"He's young. Perhaps he hasn't been crossed often."
"Never—never once in his life—until now. But he's a thought vexed because I won't name the day."
"Who shall blame him?"
"Nobody. I'm sure I don't."
"I expect you will name it pretty soon, miss?"
"I expect so. How d'you like Cousin Joe?"
"Mr. Stockman? Very much indeed. I feel a lot obliged to him—a kindly, understanding man. He looks at life in a very wise way, and he's got a thought to spare for other people."