And Matty Dilworth; she was younger than I,—oh, by ten years.

And Matty Dilworth; she was younger than I—oh, by ten years.

Many other people like to wear ostrich plumes as well as Matty.

More than once they had to quicken their pace to what Matty called a "dog-trot."

"Come around and see what I've made out of this message," said Matty just then.

Red and Matty exchanged glances, and shook their heads mournfully.

I've got a scheme, leastways Matty's got one, and he's letting me in on it.

Matty was saved from delivering his angry response, for just then "taps" sounded.

I advise you to go at once, Matty, before the streets crowd up.

Yet Matty had been of service and perhaps her moodiness was caused by a suppressed affection.