"But I claim the right, as her mother, of putting her to the test myself.

You will remain here, if you please; and I will go to Frizinghall." For once in his life, the great Cuff stood speechless with amazement, like an ordinary man.
My mistress rang the bell, and ordered her water-proof things.

It was still pouring with rain; and the close carriage had gone, as you know, with Miss Rachel to Frizinghall.

I tried to dissuade her ladyship from facing the severity of the weather.

Quite useless! I asked leave to go with her, and hold the umbrella.