I didn't mean to talk horribly.

I think you are very unkind, Sylvia." "Children, children," said grandmother's gentle voice, "I don't like these words.

I am sure Molly did not mean anything I would not like, Sylvia dear, but yet I know how _you_ mean.

Don't be in such a hurry to judge each other.

And about the cup, Molly, I'll consider, though I hope and believe you will not need it to remind you of the lesson I want to impress on you by the story of my long-ago troubles.