Lady Wilts had assumed the right of a woman still possessing attractions to exert her influence with him on behalf of the family, for I had done my best to convince her that he entertained no serious thought of marrying, and decidedly would not marry without my approval.

He acted on her advice to discourage the wilful girl.
'How is it I am so hateful to you ?' Miss Penrhys accosted me abruptly.
I fancied she must have gone mad, and an interrogative frown was my sole answer.
'Oh! I hear that you pronounce me everywhere unendurable,' she continued.

'You are young, and you misjudge me in some way, and I should be glad if you knew me better.

By-and-by, in Wales .-- Are you fond of mountain scenery?
We might be good friends; my temper is not bad--at least, I hope not.

Heaven knows what one's relatives think of one.