I tried violence and sulkiness at first, thinking to frighten or worry her into compliance; but finding both fail, I was compelled to have recourse to humiliation and persuasion.

If it had continued much longer, I should have choked by the way; it is quite a relief to breathe freely again.

What do you think of her wishing me to go under the care of Mrs.Hamilton to-night?
I really could hardly control my horror at the idea." "Horrible, indeed! What would have become of all your plans, if you had ?" "My dear creature, I would not have gone with her for worlds; but, however, I think my plans are in too good training for one night spent under her eyes to injure them.

Caroline is beginning, I think, to feel somewhat like a slave under this keen _surveillance_ of her paragon mother, and to pine for the freedom of thought and act which I so unboundedly enjoy.

She only wants a little of my good advice and better example, to become really a girl of spirit." "But take care the spirit you are calling forth does not turn against you," observed Miss Malison.
"Not at all likely, _ma chere_.