She seems to be going off her head.

Did you notice at lunch ?--she didn't seem to understand what I said to her.

Do try and persuade her to practise, if nothing else.' 'I am afraid to do more than just advise in a pleasant way,' said Adela.
'Well, I shall lose my temper with her before long.' 'How is Harry doing?
'Adela asked, to pass over the difficult subject.
'He's an idle scamp! If some one 'ud give him a good thrashing, that's what _he_ wants.' 'Shall I ask him to dinner to-morrow ?' 'You can if you like, of course,' Richard replied with hesitation.

'I shouldn't have thought you cared much about having him.' 'Oh, I am always very glad to have him.

I have meant to ask you to let him dine with us oftener.