For, to tell the truth, she became aware she was hungry and very badly in want of her tea.
Theresa Bilson, setting out the next morning in solitary state, contrived to maintain the adopted attitude until the front gates were safely passed.

Then she relaxed and looked out of the brougham windows with a fussy brightness more consonant to the joys of impending union with the Miss Minetts and the day's impending trip.

She made no further effort to secure Damaris' participation in the social and educational advantages which it promised.

On the contrary she left the young lady severely alone and at home, as one administering well-merited punishment.

Thus effectively demonstrating, as she wished to believe, her personal authority; and suiting, as she would have stoutly denied, her personal convenience.