They forbid natures that are made for each other from being to each other what they can be." "You mean that people will talk about you," said Lillie.

"Well, I assure you, dearest, they _will_ talk awfully, if you are not very careful.

I say this to you frankly, as your friend, you know." "Ah, _ma petite_! you don't need to tell me that.

I _am_ careful," said Mrs.Follingsbee.

"I am always lecturing Charlie, and showing him that we must keep up _les convenances_; but is it not hard on us poor women to lead always this repressed, secretive life ?" "What made you marry Mr.Follingsbee ?" said Lillie, with apparent artlessness.
"Darling, I was but a child.