Aunt Mary was in the act of giving him one when Aunt Aggie intervened.
"Don't," she said in wild agitation, clasping her hands.

"Mary, I beg of you, I conjure you not to post that letter." "Why not?
I have resolved to give him another chance." "Keep it back one post, I implore you.

I have a reason." Aunt Mary looked attentively at her sister, and took back the letter.
It was not like her to give way.

She seemed less overbearing than usual.
"Well?
Why not employ him again ?" she said wearily.

"The Irish butter is the cheapest after all.