8/29 By George! I'd almost rather walk up to a loaded gun than face that woman's tongue. Of course, even if _my_ share of the difficulties were removed, there'd still be Lady Tintern against us. But if Sarah can defy Lady Tintern in one thing, she might in another. She's afraid of nobody." "Sarah certainly does not lack courage," said Lady Mary, smiling. "Why, I've heard her keep a whole roomful of people laughing, and every one of them as dull as ditch-water till she came in. |