"This is something quite new, brother." "I am _not_ listening, and yet I hear.

So be very careful not to betray yourself in my presence.

But perhaps I had better retire to the library, then you can discuss with more freedom the mysteries of the toilet and the fascinations of dress." "No,--no.

We have nothing to say that you may not hear;" but he rose and withdrew.

Did he mean to imply that "artificial ornaments would be superfluous" to me?
No,--it was only a general remark, and it would be vanity of vanities to apply it to myself.
"I want you to do one thing to gratify me, dear Gabriella," continued Edith.