I saw she envied me even when we were children, and therefore fancied myself a most important personage." "And do you like her now ?" "You are laughing at me, _chere_ Malison.

You know I cannot bear a rival, and this girl's dazzling beauty will completely cast me in the shade." "You don't mean to say her beauty can be compared to yours ?" interrupted Miss Malison.
"Perhaps not in the sterling worth of the two," replied Annie, glancing complacently on a large mirror; "but she is new, Malison--quite new.

Her mother only kept her so long away that she might shine with greater brilliancy when introduced.

As for Caroline, I like her, as far as she assists my plans, and by her silly, or, if that would serve me better, criminal conduct, takes somewhat away from her mother's perfection, and by the pain Mrs.Hamilton will feel, gratify my overpowering detestation.

Malison, you look delighted.