Make him feel his place.

Correct him when he goes too far wrong, and ignore him when he gets assertive.

As for getting rid of him at times when it may be necessary--well, I think you may safely leave that to me." "To you?
Oh, Mrs.Dunn, we couldn't think of dragging you into it.

It is bad enough that we should be disgraced; but you must not be." "My dear child, I _think_ my position in society is sufficiently established to warrant a risk or two.

If _I_ am seen in company with--with the encumbrance, people will merely say, 'Oh, it's another of her eccentricities!' that's all.