V + 

“Avis⁠—” + 

“You must not call me that.” + 

“Why not? It’s your name, isn’t it?” + 

“Yes⁠—to my friends.” + 

“Aren’t we friends⁠—Avis?” + 

“We! We have not known each other long enough, Mr. Townsend.” + 

“Oh, what’s the difference? We are going to be friends, aren’t we⁠—Avis?” + 

“Why⁠—why, I am sure I don’t know.” + 

“Gracious gravy, what an admirable colour you have, Avis! Well⁠—I know. And I can inform you, quite confidentially, Avis, that we are not going to be⁠—friends. We are going to be⁠—” + 

“We are going to be late for luncheon,” said she, in haste. “Good morning, Mr. Townsend.” + 