Polly cackled and jabbered 'No' at Daphne, waving her arms and nearly losing her balance.
Pansy reached out to steady her, smiling. 'Little does she know that just about any word would get just as much attention,' she said. 'It's just so wonderful that she's talking at all!'
Pansy reached out to touch Daphne's arm. 'Almost halfway? And this is the first I'm hearing about it? Shame on you!' she grinned. 'Are you happy?' But it was obvious from the look on her face that she was. 'What about Miles? Is he excited?'