"But she can never carry out such a ridiculous scheme as that." "I don't know," she said.

"She has already consulted Mr Brandon on the subject." "What nonsense!" cried Croft.

"If you and Mr Null are satisfied, nobody else has anything to do with it." "Mr Null and I are of one mind," said she, "and agree perfectly.

But don't you think it is a terrible thing to know you must always face an irritated aunt ?" "Oh," said Croft, looking around at her very coldly and sternly, "I begin to see.

I suppose a separation would improve your prospects in life.