Whether the man were admitted or not, he would beg his wife's pardon; but he could, he thought, do so with more thorough efficacy and affection if she should have shown a disposition to comply with his wishes on this day.
"Do say a word to Richard," said Nora to her sister in a whisper as they were going up-stairs after luncheon.
"I will not," said Mrs.Trevelyan.
"May I do it ?" "Certainly not, Nora.

I should feel that I were demeaning myself were I to allow what was said to me in such a manner to have any effect upon me." "I think you are so wrong, Emily.

I do indeed." "You must allow me to be the best judge what to do in my own house, and with my own husband." "Oh, yes; certainly." "If he gives me any command I will obey it.

Or if he had expressed his wish in any other words I would have complied.

But to be told that he would rather not have Colonel Osborne here! If you had seen his manner and heard his words, you would not have been surprised that I should feel it as I do.