Did you see how her eyes flashed ?' 'That I did; and very fine they were.

Now nine maidens out of ten would have feigned not to have heard one word that was said, and have borne black malice in their hearts.

Come, Annie, now, would not you have done so ?' 'I think,' said Annie, 'although of course I cannot tell, you know, John, that I should have been ashamed at hearing what was never meant for me, and should have been almost as angry with myself as anybody.' 'So you would,' replied my mother; 'so any daughter of mine would have done, instead of railing and reviling.

However, I am very sorry that any words of mine which the poor little thing chose to overhear should have made her so forget herself.

I shall beg her pardon before she goes, and I shall expect her to beg mine.' 'That she will never do,' said I; 'a more resolute little maiden never yet had right upon her side; although it was a mere accident.