But it is not as if you had _done_ anything wrong.

I do not feel bound to mention mere words: I shall give you an excellent character, Mary--indeed I _have._ I think I have got a good place for you.

I shall know to-morrow, and when it is settled we will look over my wardrobe together." This proposal implied a boxful of presents, and would have made Mary's dark eyes flash with delight at another time; but she was past all that now.

She interrupted Lady Bassett with this strange speech: "You are very kind, my lady; will you lend me the key of your medicine chest ?" Lady Bassett looked surprised, but said, "Certainly, Mary," and held out the keys.
But, before Mary could take them, she considered a moment, and asked her what medicine she required.
"Only a little laudanum." "No, Mary; not while you look like that, and refuse to tell me your trouble.

I am your mistress, and must exert my authority for your good.
Tell me at once what is the matter." "I'd bite my tongue off sooner." "You are wrong, Mary.