In the same way I defend Mr.Arnault, whom, for reasons equally absurd, you do not altogether like.

I'm only a woman, you know, and a little spite is one of our prerogatives.

After all, it doesn't amount to anything.

I would do as much for Miss Alden as for any one in the house." (Quite true, which was nothing.) "You know how girls are." "Certainly, especially when both are reigning belles." "The men are always the rulers sooner or later; and I shall give my allegiance to those gentlemen friends who are the least like myself--tolerant, patient, you know.

Mr.Arnault is coming to-night to spend the Fourth.