half-priggish

Updated: June 15, 2025

These two have as yet appeared only in the background, and may have assumed a half-priggish air in opposition and contrast to Mae. They really, however, were very interesting young people. Albert with a strong desire in his heart or was it in his head? to aid the world, and Edith with a clear self-possession and New England shrewdness that helped and pleased him.

Mary Murdoch Mason - Mae Madden