"Ailie Swan is," remarked Maria.
"Yes, I know Ailie Swan is."
"And Frances Barth."
Matilda was silent.
"And Esther Trembleton, and George Rice, and Mary and Willie Edwards."
"I suppose so," said Matilda.
"You are not, are you?"
"You know I was going to be," said Matilda. "I am now."
"Tilly, it would be no harm if you waited till another time."
"Why should I wait?"