"It isn't for our sort of people--except, perhaps, the diplomatic posts, and they, of course, go by 'pull' or purchase.

I like the life I've led--the life you've led.

You've made me luxurious and lazy, Grandma....

Rather than President I'd prefer him to be ambassador to England, after a while, when we could afford it.

We could have a great social career." "You think you can manage him ?" repeated Madam Bowker.
She had been simply listening, her thoughts not showing at the surface.
Her tone was neither discouraging nor encouraging, merely interrogative.
But Margaret scented a doubt.