I want to give her a great shock suddenly, under circumstances that will touch her to the quick.

In plain English, I want to tell Miss Verinder, without a word of warning, of Rosanna's death--on the chance that her own better feelings will hurry her into making a clean breast of it.

Does your ladyship accept that alternative ?" My mistress astonished me beyond all power of expression.

She answered him on the instant: "Yes; I do." "The pony-chaise is ready," said the Sergeant.

"I wish your ladyship good morning." My lady held up her hand, and stopped him at the door.
"My daughter's better feelings shall be appealed to, as you propose," she said.