What on earth did you want to bring this one for ?' 'For you to teach, didn't I tell you ?' 'I don't want her, I'm sure.

I have more to do with them now than I want.' 'Well the fact is, cousin,' said Mr.St.Clare, drawing her aside, 'she belonged to some people who were dreadfully cruel and beat her.

I couldn't bear to hear her screaming every day, so I bought her.

I will give her to you.

Do try and make something of her.' 'Well, I'll do what I can,' said Miss Ophelia.