"I never said the scenery wasn't wonderful. It is! But one cannot thrive on mountains, or associate with views."
"Still, it goes a long way towards creating environment, while the atmosphere and friendships are up to the individual," retorted Eleanor.
"Oh, well, you have the knack of making friends with any one, but I am more reserved and ideal in nature, so I simply cannot accommodate myself to such people and places as this!"
"No, but you can accommodate yourself to some empty-headed society youth who hangs over your hotel-piazza chair and tells foolish fibs to feed your vanity!" scorned Eleanor.
Another sisterly scene might have ensued had not Anne entered the room at this critical time.
"Girls, better hurry and finish dressing as breakfast is almost ready to serve," said she, after a pleasant morning greeting.
"How long have you been up?" asked Barbara.
"Oh, an hour or more. I succeeded in working out a scheme I had to make things pleasanter for every one, and I want you to hurry and approve of it."