She forbade him to come out here while she stayed, and packed him off with Demi.

I like old Tom, but he is a regular noodle about Nan,' added Rob, as he went away to help his father with the accumulated letters.
'I'll do it!' said Mrs Jo decidedly.

'That girl's career shall not be hampered by a foolish boy's fancy.

In a moment of weariness she may give in, and then it's all over.

Wiser women have done so and regretted it all their lives.