He knew of old her sentiments on this subject, and he was aware that she was not likely to become a convert to his more democratic ideas.
"I am afraid she will spoil Godfrey," he thought.

"The boy is getting intolerable.

I am glad this Irish boy gave him a lesson.

He seems a fine-spirited lad.

I will help him if I can." "Ellen," said Mrs.Preston the next morning, "when Mrs.Burke comes let me know." "Yes, ma'am." "She's come," announced Ellen, half an hour later.
Mrs.Preston rose from her seat and went into the laundry.
"Good-morning, Mrs.Preston," said Mrs.Burke.
"Good-morning," returned the other, stiffly.