"You are right," said she.
"But people will be coming in a few minutes," pleaded Roxana.
"Then to-morrow," said Madam Bowker reluctantly.

"That will do, Williams--that will do, Betty.

And, Betty, you must go at once and make yourself neat.

You've had on that cap two days." "No, indeed, ma'am!" protested Betty.
"Then it was badly done up.

Roxana, how can you bear to live in such a slovenly way ?" "Will you have tea now, Mamma ?" was Roxana's diplomatic reply.
"Yes," answered the old lady.
"Tea, Mr.Arkwright ?" "Thanks, no, Mrs.Severence.