"It is shameful conduct, but do not allow it to trouble you." "I will try not to mind it, but let me cry; I shall get over it the sooner.

I never thought to feel so uncomfortable in my father's house.

Ah, if Ion were only ready for us!" she sighed.
"I am glad that your home must be with me for the present, daughter, if you can only enjoy it," said her father, who, still ever watchful over her happiness, had followed to soothe and comfort her.

"It grieves me that your feelings should have been so wounded," he added, seating himself on the other side, and taking her hand in his.
"Thank you, dear papa; it is for you and mamma, even more than myself, that I feel hurt." "Then never mind it, dearest.

Enna has already coolly told me that she and Louise have settled themselves in the west wing, with their children and servants; where they purpose to maintain a separate establishment, having no desire to associate with any of us; though I, of course, am to supply their table at my own expense, as well as whatever else is needed," he added, with a slight laugh of mingled amusement and vexation.
"Considering it a great privilege to be permitted to do so, I presume," Mr.Travilla remarked, a little sarcastically.
"Of course; for cool impudence Enna certainly exceeds every other person of my acquaintance." "You must let us share the privilege." "Thanks; but we will talk of that at another time.