I'd tell you the truth if he had.' 'It's too disagreeable, all the same.

I can't invite them here with pleasure.

Father has grown prejudiced against them all, and he won't change.

No, I shall just tell them.' 'It's very hard for you,' sighed her mother.

'If I thought I could do any good by speaking--but I can't, my dear.' 'I know it, mother.