I do believe that woman only married that she might be more at liberty and go out by herself." "Then, if you like neither of them, write a note to Mrs.Hamilton.

Your father would be better pleased if you were to go under her care, than of any other." "Mrs.Hamilton! I would not for worlds.

Every pleasure I might otherwise enjoy would vanish before the stern majesty of her presence.

I wonder how Caroline can bear the thraldom in which her mother holds her--it is complete slavery." "I will not hear a word against Mrs.Hamilton," exclaimed Lady Helen, with more display of feeling than had yet been perceivable.

"She is a truer friend both to your father and myself than any of those with whom we associate here." "It is well you think so, my lady mother," replied Miss Grahame, in a peculiar tone.