I sometimes think that had I not been something of a simpleton, I might at this time be a great court lady.

Now, madam," said she, again taking Belle by the hand, "do oblige me by allowing me to plait your hair a little ?" "I have really a good mind to be angry with you," said Belle, giving Mrs.
Petulengro a peculiar glance.
"Do allow her to arrange your hair," said I; "she means no harm, and wishes to do you honour; do oblige her and me too, for I should like to see how your hair would look dressed in her fashion." "You hear what the young rye says ?" said Mrs.Petulengro.

"I am sure you will oblige the young rye, if not myself.

Many people would be willing to oblige the young rye, if he would but ask them; but he is not in the habit of asking favours.

He has a nose of his own, which he keeps tolerably exalted; he does not think small-beer of himself, madam; and all the time I have been with him, I never heard him ask a favour before; therefore, madam, I am sure you will oblige him.