very-wide-of-the-mark

Updated: June 13, 2025

This, to Ester's surprise, was her companion's next very-wide-of-the-mark question. She opened her eyes inquiringly; then concluding that he was absent-minded, or else had no reply to make, and was weary of the subject, answered simply and briefly in the affirmative. "I was detained that night. Were there many out?" "Quite a full society Abbie said. The rooms were almost crowded." "Pleasant?"

Pansy - Ester Ried