For men she had no respect whatever, but conceded a grudging admiration to Mr.Thorald as "the usefullest biddablest male person" she had ever seen.

She also extended special sympathy to Mrs.Thorald on account of her peculiar burden, and the Swedish woman had no antipathy to her color, and seemed to take a melancholy pleasure in Julianna's caustic speeches.
Diantha offered her the place, boy and all.

"He can be 'bell boy' and help you in the kitchen, too.

Can't you, Hector ?" Hector rolled large adoring eyes at her, but said nothing.

His mother accepted the proposition, but without enthusiasm.