I've known all about you and young Harmer this long time.

I agree with your late mother, that you could do better; but with all the world topsy turvy as it is now, we must take what we can get; and that young man is estimable without doubt, and a bit of a hero in his way.

I don't blame you for loving him.

It's the way with maids, and will be to the end of time, I take it.

All I say is, don't throw yourself away too fast.