After all, if these people had strange fads and expected obedience on the most extraordinary matters, they were at least ready to pay for their eccentricity.

Very few governesses in England are getting 100 pounds a year.

Besides, what use was my hair to me?
Many people are improved by wearing it short and perhaps I should be among the number.

Next day I was inclined to think that I had made a mistake, and by the day after I was sure of it.

I had almost overcome my pride so far as to go back to the agency and inquire whether the place was still open when I received this letter from the gentleman himself.