"Yes, but their feelings are hurt, anyhow."
"Now, of course, you are blaming me, Doris, but we couldn't take her along. The boys don't care for her, and she can't expect us to make dates for her."
"What is the matter with her?"
"Nothing, but she sits around like a stick and never says boo. Boys make her nervous. I like her well enough myself, though she never says much and clams up completely when a man heaves in sight. A pretty enough girl, and dresses well—but what could we do with her on a nutting party?"
"I think it was a very un-manse-like thing to do, and I am sorry."
"I am sorry she found it out myself. But I hardly know her."
"Why don't you know her, if she is in your class?"
"She never goes where we go, and—you just can't get acquainted with her."
"Did you ever try?"
"Um, not very hard, I suppose. She ought to meet one half-way."