The damsels of the working class are, or so she apprehended, somewhat more difficult of acceptance than their fathers and brothers, and for several reasons.

An artisan does not necessarily suggest, indeed is very distinct from, the footman or even groom; but to dissociate an uneducated maiden from the lower regions of the house is really an exertion of the mind.

And then, it is to be feared, the moral tone of such young persons leaves for the most part much to be desired.

Mrs.Waltham was very womanly in her distrust of her sex.
After luncheon there was an inspection of the house.

Adela did not go farther than the drawing-room; her brother remained with her whilst Mutimer led Mrs.Waltham through the chambers she might care to see.