"Ah, you mustn't be that." "She has some plan in her head.

I know she has--" "No plan is set except for your good," said Mr.Magnus.
"I don't want any one to bother about my good," answered Maggie.

"I can look after that for myself." This little conversation revealed Maggie to Mr.Magnus in an entirely new light.

He had thought her, until now, a good simple girl, entirely ignorant of life and eager to be taught.

The sudden discovery of her independence distressed him.