She looked at Esther consideringly.

“There wouldn’t have to be any eligible sons either,” she said bluntly. “You’re much too pretty–––”

Esther laughed.

“What nonsense!”

June dragged Esther to her feet and made her look in the glass.

“Now dare to call it nonsense––look at yourself,” she commanded.

But Esther only looked at June.

“Next to you,” she began, but June cut her short.

“If you’re going to try blatant flattery,” she said.

They both laughed at that.