Shirley opened her lips, but instead of speaking she only glowed rose-red.
"I shall have an answer to that question," affirmed Mr. Sympson, assuming vast courage and consequence on the strength of this symptom of confusion.
"It was an historical picture, uncle, from several originals."
"Several originals! Bless my heart!"
"I have been in love several times."
"This is cynical."
"With heroes of many nations."
"What next----"
"And philosophers."

Shirley opened her lips, but instead of speaking she only glowed rose-red.
"I shall have an answer!"
"It was an historical picture, uncle, from several originals. I have been in love several times, with heroes of many nations."
"What next-"
"And philosophers."
