He was fond of his mother, after his own fashion; but so far from entreating her forgiveness, he did not even perceive any particular necessity for conciliation.

The bride was full of triumph; she had not risked much, and she had won a great stake.

It would have been better for her could she have borne her success with more modesty.

Her mother-in-law was transported with rage, which she was too wise to exhibit.

She knew her son far better than his new wife did; and she felt that opposition was for the present hopeless; but she took counsel with her son's guardian, and bided her time.