But a girl must live up to her mother's ambitions, and Mrs.Bassett is ambitious for her children.
And then there's always the unencumbered aunt to please into the bargain.

Mrs.Owen is shrewd, wise, kind.

Since that night I saw you there we've become pals.

She's the most stimulating person I ever knew.
She has talked to me about you several times"-- Dan laughed and looked Sylvia in the eyes as though wondering how far to go--"and if you're not the greatest living girl you have shamefully fooled Mrs.Owen.

Mr.Ware, the minister, came in one evening when I was there and I never heard such praise as they gave you.