Her standards are hardly made for this wicked world.

But you'll hold her--you'll manage her.

If you'd said 'No' to me, she would have felt cheated of a daughter." "I'm afraid Mrs.Fotheringham won't like it," said Diana, ruefully, letting herself be gathered again into his arms.
"My sister?
I don't know what to say about Isabel, dearest--unless I parody an old saying.

She and I have never agreed--except in opinion.

We have been on the same side--and in hot opposition--since our childhood.
No--I dare say she will be thorny! Why did you fight me so well, little rebel ?" He looked down into her dark eyes, revelling in their sweetness, and in the bliss of her surrendered beauty.