I’m trying to mete out affections appropriate to the timetable . . .” Danielle was staring at her blankly. “What?” Hulda asked. “You’re not like this with him, are you?” She rose and planted herself back in her chair. Hulda blinked. “What do you mean?” Her sister rolled her eyes. “Reserved and stiff, you ninny.” Hulda straightened. “I am not, thank you.”

