Your assistance I am sure of, if I require it; for you dislike this paragon of her sex almost as much as I do." "Indeed I do.

I have never forgotten nor forgiven her presumption a year or two ago, in hinting so broadly I was mistaken in my treatment of Lilla, and that gentleness would have much better effect; gentleness indeed, with a girl that would tire the patience of a saint.

She is always worse after having been with this Mrs.Hamilton, and I suppose it will be all over again now.

I wish, with your charming plans, my dear Miss Grahame, you would find one to prevent all intercourse between the Hamiltons and your sister." "At present, _ma chere_, such a thing is out of my power, but we will not despair; although the more you would say about Miss Lilla being undeserving of such indulgence, the more papa would answer, let her go and she will learn to be better there.

I heard him give mamma peremptory orders the other day, when we prevented her going, never to refuse whenever Mrs.Hamilton invited her.