"Already," closing the book, "this has been most interesting, Miss Stillwater. You have a very clear and fresh conception. It's a great pleasure to read with you."
"Oh, Indiana has always distinguished herself in her studies," said Mrs. Stillwater.
"I can believe that," said Lord Canning.
As the ponies sped along with their swift, firm trot, Indiana explained to him the different points of interest in the country.
"Why, Indiana, you're taking the old road—that's the longest," as she made a sudden turn from the highway.
"And the prettiest, Grandma Chazy."
"Well, do as you like. We'll never get home."
"Thinking of home already, Mrs. Bunker. We're just started. This is awfully jolly."
"Well, we'll see how jolly you'll think it, Lord Stafford, when you're kept till nearly nine for your dinner."
"Dear me, is it so serious as that?"