She ought never to run the risk of being laughed at.

And yet I am told that they teach that elegant accomplishment at fashionable schools." "Which proves that the schoolmistress is a knave as well as--the other thing." They passed down the long room together--a pattern, to the younger generation, of politeness and mutual respect.

And that which one or other did not see was not worth comprehension.
"Who," asked Sir John, when they had passed into the other room, "who is the tall fair girl who was sitting near the fireplace ?" He did not seem to think it necessary to ask Lady Cantourne whether she had noticed the object of his curiosity.
"I was just wondering," replied Lady Cantourne, stirring her tea comfortably.

"I will find out.

She interests me.