"They?" said Elizabeth.

"Yes — both the 'boys,' as the farmer calls them."

"I should think one might have been enough," said Elizabeth.

"Well, there's no harm in having two. Isn't the eldest one handsome?"

"I don't know."

"You do know."

"I don't! for I haven't thought about it."

"Do you have to think before you can tell whether a person is handsome?"

"Yes; — before I can tell whether I think he is."

"Well, look at him, — I tell you he has the most splendid eyes."