She summoned her dignity and marched out of the room.
Five minutes afterward, Mrs.Linley received an intimation that her mother was seriously offended, in the form of a little note: "I find that my maternal interest in your welfare, and my devoted efforts to serve you, are only rewarded with furious looks.

The less we see of each other the better.

Permit me to thank you for your invitation, and to decline accompanying you when you leave Mount Morven tomorrow." Mrs.Linley answered the note in person.

The next day Kitty's grandmother--ripe for more mischief--altered her mind, and thoroughly enjoyed her journey to the seaside..