It would cost so much--such an enormity to keep it all in order." "But it ought to be done--for Ughtred's sake." "I know that," faltered Rosy, "but I can't help it." "You can," answered Betty, and she put her arm round her as they turned to enter the house.

"When you have become more used to me and my driving American ways I will show you how." The lightness with which she said it had an odd effect on Lady Anstruthers.

Such casual readiness was so full of the suggestion of unheard of possibilities that it was a kind of shock.
"I have been twelve years in getting un-used to you--I feel as if it would take twelve years more to get used again," she said.
"It won't take twelve weeks," said Betty..