It is unknown how much was consumed in our kitchen by odd comers and goers.

At the White House, matters must be better looked after.

I _must_ live within my income, or I shall be miserable; and I own it would give me great satisfaction to be able to do rather more, to lay by a little at the end of the year." "I dare say you will.

You always do, don't you ?" "My object, Lady Bertram, is to be of use to those that come after me.
It is for your children's good that I wish to be richer.

I have nobody else to care for, but I should be very glad to think I could leave a little trifle among them worth their having." "You are very good, but do not trouble yourself about them.