"No," she answered. "Don't you see he is younger than I am. He is better suited to be your beau."
"I've got a beau already," said the child unexpectedly.
"Indeed! That is news. What's his name?"
"Dan Sillis. He is a nice boy."
"How old is he?"
"About fifteen."
"Isn't that too old for you?"
"Oh no. Husbands always are older than their wives."
Both Mark and Florence laughed.
"Don't you think you could make room for another beau?" asked Mark.