"That's just the way we are served by nine out of ten of the people we get about us.

They neglect every thing, and then, when reminded of their duty, flirt, and grumble, and fling about just as you saw that girl do this moment.

I'll ring for her again, and make her shut that door as she ought to do, the insolent creature!" Helen was rising, when Fanny laid her hand on her arm, and said, in a quiet persuasive tone, "No--no--don't, Helen.

She is out of temper, and will only retort angrily at further reproof.

The better way is to pass over these things as if you did not notice them." "And let them ride over us rough shod, as they most certainly will! The fact is, with all our efforts to make them know and keep their places, we find it impossible to gain any true subordination in the house." "We never have any trouble of this kind," Fanny said.
"You must be very fortunate then." "I don't know as to that.