She didn't like what I said to her the last time she favored me with a visit." "What did you say to her, mother ?" "I will not tell thee.

I hev told her to her face and I will not be a backbiter.

Not I! Ask thy wife what I said to her and why I said it and the example I set before her.

She can tell thee." "Whatever is the matter with the women of these days, mother ?" "I'm sure I cannot tell.

If they had a thimbleful of sense, they would know that the denial of the family tie is sure to weaken the marriage tie.