I have a son, you know, a dear boy.

He's at school now.' 'Somewhere handy, I suppose?
I see there's lots on 'em along this road.' 'O no! Not in one of these wretched holes! At a public school--one of the most distinguished in England.' 'Chok' it all! of course! I forget, ma'am, that you've been a lady for so many years.' 'No, I am not a lady,' she said sadly.

'I never shall be.

But he's a gentleman, and that--makes it--O how difficult for me!'.