I am sure she is not so foolish as that." "I don't think there is anything in it at all, Lady Lufton." "I don't think there is, my dear, and therefore I would not for worlds make any suggestion about it to Lord Lufton.

I would not let him suppose that I suspected Lucy of being so imprudent.

But still, it may be well that you should just say a word to her.

A little management now and then, in such matters, is so useful." "But what shall I say to her ?" "Just explain to her that any young lady who talks so much to the same young gentleman will certainly be observed--that people will accuse her of setting her cap at Lord Lufton.

Not that I suspect her--I give her credit for too much proper feeling: I know her education has been good, and her principles are upright.