"Oh, yes—I think he is very pleasant and agreeable; he has just come from college, and Fanny says, has greatly improved—though," whispered Redbud, bending toward Verty, and smiling, "she says, when he is present, that he has not improved; just the opposite."
Verty sighed.
The delicate little face of Redbud was turned toward him inquiringly.
"Verty, you sighed," she said.
"Did I?" said Verty.
"Yes."
Verty sighed again.
"Tell me what troubles you," said Redbud, softly.
"Nothing—nothing," replied Verty; "I was only thinking about college, you know."
"About college?"