She must be content to stay in the background--at least for the present." "Just what I say," said Lady Grace.

"Of course if the younger brother should take a fancy to her--and he certainly seems to be attracted--it might be a very excellent thing for her.

Her mother can't hope to keep her as maid of all work for ever.

But I can't have her pushing herself forward.

I was very glad to hear you reprimand her so severely this morning." "She deserved it," said the Colonel judicially.