Your mother is dreadfully outspoken, certainly; but she has better manners than many ladies--I mean people in a position: you understand me?
But suppose, dear, this had happened, and I had said nothing to Mama, and then we had to confess?
Ah, you'll find I'm wiser than you imagine, Mr.Evan.' 'Haven't I submitted to somebody's lead ?' 'Yes, but with a sort of "under protest." I saw it by the mouth.

Not quite natural.

You have been moody ever since--just a little.

I suppose it's our manly pride.

But I'm losing time.