"And in the case of the first child, I made due allowance: a young mother...
the novelty of the thing...

you understand.

But with regard to the second, I must confess I--How long, sir, in your opinion, can a mother continue to nurse her babe without injury to herself?
It is surely harmful if unduly protracted?
I have observed dark lines about my wife's eyes, and she is losing her fine complexion .-- Then you confirm my fears.

I shall assert my authority without delay, and insist on separation from the child .-- Ah! women are strange beings, Mr.Mahony, strange beings, as you are on the high road to discovering for yourself." Mahony returned to town on foot, the omnibus having ceased to run.

As he walked--at a quick pace, and keeping a sharp look-out; for the road was notoriously unsafe after dark--he revolved his impressions of the interview.