And she won't take advice--or she can't.

It is a pity you hadn't it to do; you would hold it right queenly.

You do Esther capitally.

I don't believe a Northern girl can manage that sort of thing." Daisy sipped her milk and eat crumbs of cake for a minute without making any answer.
"Preston, I am going to let Nora be Queen Esther." "What!" said Preston.
"I am going to let Nora be Queen Esther." "Nora! Not if I know it," said Preston.
"Yes, but I am.

I would like it better.