It's not their work--nor his work either." She leaned forward, trying to speak civilly and gently.
"There are some things you don't quite understand about the stables, or about the servants--the things which can't be done, which it's impossible to ask .-- No,--wait, please--please let me finish"-- For between astonishment, chagrin, and an inarticulate struggle to protest, Miss Bilson's complexion was becoming almost apoplectic and her poor fat little cheeks positively convulsed.
"I dislike saying such disagreeable things to you, but it can't be avoided.

It would be cowardly of me not to tell you the truth .-- You shall have the brougham the day after to-morrow, and I'll write to Miss Minett in the morning, and tell her you will call for her and her sister, on your way to Marychurch, and that you will bring them back at night.

I will give Patch his orders myself, so that there may be no confusion.

And I will subscribe a pound to the expenses of the choir treat.

That is all I can promise in the way of help." "But--but--Damaris, think of the position in which you place me! I cannot be thrust aside thus.