"Not from Berk's present point of view. Nothing is too good for that mother of his, and when Margaret was married, well, no girl in town could have had a better outfit. I don't believe Berk has had even a new necktie since."
"Then I'll crochet him one for a Christmas gift," said Linda smiling. "What color would you suggest?"
"A dull blue would be becoming to his style of beauty."
"Not much beauty there."
"Not exactly beauty, maybe, but Berk looks every inch a man."
"And not any superfluous inches, unless you measure his shoulders and take him in square measure."
"Well, Verlinda, you must admit he has a fine, honest face."
"So has Brownie, Miss Parthy's setter."
"That is just like a foolish girl. I'll venture to say you think Mr. Jeffreys much better looking."