Your father means what he says ?" "Wolf!" cried Barbara, petulantly.
"Well, I can see that the wolf has come at last, in good earnest.

My girl, you'll have to become more serious Barbara, _you_ at all events, cannot afford to trifle." "I am no trifler!" cried the enthusiast for Italian unity and regeneracy.
"Let us have proof of that, then." Mrs.Denyer looked at her meaningly.
"Mother," said Zillah, earnestly, "do let me write to Mrs.Stonehouse, and beg her to find me a place as nursery governess.

I can manage that, I feel sure." "I'll think about it, dear.

But, Madeline, I insist on your putting an end to this ridiculous state of things.

You will _order_ him to take the position offered." "Mother, I can do nothing of the kind.