They will not stop at sighs, there is too much human nature about them.

It was a good idea to get him into the house.

And to see her go on with that child Effie, just as though she was its mother--it makes me laugh.

Ah, Beatrice, with all your wits you are a silly woman! And one day, my dear girl, I shall have the pleasure of exposing you to Owen; the idol will be unveiled, and there will be an end of your chances with him, for he can't marry you after that.

Then my turn will come.