But my cousin Mrs.
Pallinson has quite an aversion to him, and speaks against him with such a positive air at times, that I have been almost inclined to think she must be right.

I am very inexperienced in the ways of the world, and am naturally disposed to lean a little upon the opinions of others." "But don't you think there may be a reason for Mrs.Pallinson's dislike of my friend ?" Adela Branston blushed at this question, and then laughed a little.
"I think I know what you mean," she said.

"Yes, it is just possible that Mrs.Pallinson may be jealously disposed towards any acquaintance of mine, on account of that paragon of perfection, her son Theobald.

I have not been so blind as not to see her views in that quarter.

But be assured, Mr.Fenton, that whatever may happen to me, I shall never become Mrs.Theobald Pallinson." "I hope not.