I would horse-whip him, or bite him, if nothing else would serve.

But Miranda is a meek and obedient daughter whose days should be long in the land.
"I couldn't get anyone else to take the part, because nobody liked it, so finally I had to take it myself.

Olive Kirk is on the concert committee and goes against me in every single thing.

But I got my way in asking Mrs.Channing to come out from town and sing for us, anyhow.
She is a beautiful singer and will draw such a crowd that we will make more than we will have to pay her.

Olive Kirk thought our local talent good enough and Minnie Clow won't sing at all now in the choruses because she would be so nervous before Mrs.Channing.And Minnie is the only good alto we have! There are times when I am so exasperated that I feel tempted to wash my hands of the whole affair; but after I dance round my room a few times in sheer rage I cool down and have another whack at it.