I have something to say to you." "Does it refer to Miss Roseberry ?" "It refers to the hateful woman who frightened Miss Roseberry.

Now are you satisfied ?" Julian bowed, and settled himself in his chair.
"I don't much like to acknowledge it," his aunt went on.

"But I want you to understand that I have something really serious to speak about, for once in a way.

Julian! that wretch not only frightens Grace--she actually frightens me." "Frightens you?
She is quite harmless, poor thing." "'Poor thing'!" repeated Lady Janet.

"Did you say 'poor thing' ?" "Yes." "Is it possible that you pity her ?" "From the bottom of my heart." The old lady's temper gave way again at that reply.