She is old and obstinate.

If I take it to her, she will believe in the remedy.
If anybody else takes it, she will throw it away.

I had utterly forgotten her, in the interest of our nice long talk.

Shall we get ready ?" I had hardly closed the door of my bedroom when there was a knock at it.
Lucilla?
No; the old nurse entering on tiptoe, with a face of mystery, and a finger confidentially placed on her lips.
"I beg your pardon, ma'am," she began in a whisper.

"I think you ought to know that my young lady has a purpose in taking you out with her this evening.