"I am very serious," she replied, as she settled herself in her chair with an air of mockery, while her eyes and mouth were bright and eloquent with a spirit which her husband did not love to see. Poor girl! There was seriousness enough in store for her before she would be able to leave the room.

"I am very serious," she replied with an air of mockery, while her eyes and mouth were bright and eloquent with a spirit which her husband did not love to see.
