I might perch you up on a foot-cushion to give you a little more altitude.

However--I don't know but it will do.

Theresa will be letting down her own height." "I think I am letting myself down altogether, Mrs.Sandford, in allowing Ahasuerus to pick me out in that lordly style.

But never mind--I shan't touch his sceptre any way.

Boys, boys!--are you ready ?" "Splendid, Theresa!" said Preston as he came in.