More than most of us, though in such a comparatively short space of time.

But she is one in a thousand for quickness." "Seen more of the world than I have ?" said Peter, astonished.

"Why, I've been soldiering in South Africa for over two years." "I don't think soldiering brings much worldly wisdom in its train.

I should be rather sorry to think it did," said Lady Mary, gently.

"But Sarah has been with Lady Tintern all this while." "A very worldly woman, indeed, from all I have heard," said Miss Crewys, severely.
"But a very great lady," said Lady Mary, "who knows all the famous people, not only in England, but in Europe.