Between ourselves, Marian, Susanna and I were so put out by the cool way he carried on when he called, that we had a regular quarrel after he went; and we haven't made it up yet." "Pray dont talk about it to me, Duke.

Here is Constance." "So you are here," said Constance, gaily, but with a quick glance at them.

"That is a pretty way to bring your cousin in to luncheon, sir." "We got chatting about you, my ownest," said Marmaduke; "and the subject was so sweet, and the moments were so fleet, that we talked for quite an hour on the strict q.t.Eh, Marian ?" "As a punishment, you shall have no lunch.

Mamma is very angry with you both." "Always ready to make allowances for her, provided she sends you to lecture me, Conny.

Why dont you wear your hat properly ?" He arranged her hat as he spoke.