But don't for Heaven's sake begin to humor his capricious fancies.

If you do, it's all over." Mrs.De Lisle was present, but made no remark.

Mrs.Dexter parried her friend's admonition with playful words.
"Will you come to my room when disengaged ?" said the former, as she rose to leave the parlor where they had been sitting.
"I will." Mrs.De Lisle withdrew.
"You'll get a sermon on obedience to husbands," said Mrs.Anthony, tossing her head and smiling a pretty, half sarcastic smile.

"I've one great objection to our friend." "What is it ?" inquired Mrs.Dexter.
"She's too proper." "She's good," said Mrs.Dexter.
"I'll grant that; but then she's too good for me.

I like a little wickedness sometimes.