People seem to me to be generally either low and ignorant, or so high and mighty there's no getting on with them at all.

You're just what I wanted to find.

Now I must go and send mother to see you.' Emmeline protested against this awkward proceeding.

Why should not both come together and have a cup of tea?
If it were desired, Miss Derrick could step into the garden whilst her mother said whatever she wished to say.

The girl assented, and in excellent spirits betook herself to the railway station.