Outwardly she became cold; her face expressed that severity which was one side of her character.
'Don't you think it would be better if we made a beginning this morning ?' she said, as soon as another pause in the flow of chatter gave her opportunity.
'What a one you are for work!' Jessie protested.

'You seem to take to it naturally, and yet I'm sure it isn't a natural thing.

Just think of having to muddle over French grammar at my age! And I know very well it 'll never come to anything.

Can you imagine me teaching?
I always hated school, and I hate the thought of being a governess.

It's different with you; you're right down clever, and you make people take an interest in you.