Her mind was full of it when she was conducted, with Flora, to the room where they were to dress; and when Flora began to express her delight, her answer was only that she hoped it was not very unpleasant to papa.
"It is not worth while to be unhappy about that, Ethel.

If it is an effort, it will be good for him when he is once here.

I know he will enjoy it." "Yes, I should think he would--I hope he will.

He must like you to have such a friend as Miss Rivers.

How pretty she is!" "Now, Ethel, it is high time to dress.