She spoke English admirably, and made a point of ignoring Mrs.Wagner's equally perfect knowledge of German, by addressing her always in the English language.
"Come in by all means," Mrs.Wagner answered.

"I am only writing to David Glenney, to tell him (at Minna's request) that the wedding-day is fixed." "Give your nephew my kind regards, Mrs.Wagner.He will be one of the party at the wedding, of course ?" "Yes--if he can be spared from his duties in London.

Is there anything I can do for you, Madame Fontaine ?" "Nothing, thank you--except to excuse my intrusion.

I am afraid I have offended our little friend there, with the pretty straw hat in his hand, and I want to make my peace with him." Jack looked up from his work with an air of lofty disdain.

"Oh, dear me, it doesn't matter," he said, in his most magnificent manner.
"I was dressing when he knocked at my door," pursued Madame Fontaine; "and I asked him to come back, and show me his keys in half an hour.