But it is very odd, papa, Ethel is the one of them all who treats me most as if I had real authority over her; she lets me scold her, asks my leave, never seems to recollect for a moment how little older I am, and how much cleverer she is.

I am sure I never should have submitted so readily.

And that always makes it more difficult to me to direct her; I don't like to take upon me with her, because it seems wrong to have her obeying me as if she were a mere child." "She is a fine creature," said Dr.May emphatically.

"It just shows the fact, the higher the mind the readier the submission.

But you don't mean that you have any difficulty with the others ?" "Oh, no, no.