But to-day she felt anxious, for Ada had already drunk a glass too much, and turned from her coaxings with an obstinate smile.

The more she drank, she thought, the less she would care for what Jonah said when she got home.

Mrs Herring felt annoyed with her for threatening to spoil a pleasant afternoon, but she talked on to divert her thoughts from the brandy.
"And remember what I told you, dearie.

Every woman should learn to manage men.

Some say you should study their weak points, but that was never my way.