Mother says thinness is an "appanage of birth." "My Aunt Janet, sir, is an aunt by love.

Courtesy is a small word to use in connection with such devotion as she has given to us.

But I needn't trouble you with such things, sir.

I take it that my relations on the side of my own house do not affect you.

I am a Sent Leger!" Father looked quite taken aback.