He spoke a passing word, Lady Charlotte returned no answer, and was silent to her companion for some minutes.

Then she said, "If you feel any responsibility about this little person, take my advice, and don't let her have appointments and meetings.

They're bad in any case, and for a girl who has no brother--has she?
no:--well then, you should make the best provision you can against the cowardice of men.

Most men are cowards." Emilia sang in the drawing-room.

Brookfield knew perfectly why she looked indifferent to the plaudits, and was not dissatisfied at hearing Lady Gosstre say that she was a little below the mark.