Mr.Ernest Roger Halbard Melton, of Humcroft, Salop, little knows how near he was to being "cleft to the chine" also.
Fortunately, I had heard of his meeting with Teuta before he came to see me, for I did not get back from my walk till after he had arrived.
Teuta's noble example was before me, and I determined that I, too, would show good manners under any circumstances.

But I didn't know how mean he is.

Think of his saying to me that Rupert's position here must be a great source of pride to me, who had been his nursery governess.

He said "nursemaid" first, but then stumbled in his words, seeming to remember something.

I did not turn a hair, I am glad to say.