CHAPTER V.Family Jars.
As Harry Warrington related to his new-found relative the simple story of his adventures at home, no doubt Madam Bernstein, who possessed a great sense of humour and a remarkable knowledge of the world, formed her judgment respecting the persons and events described; and if her opinion was not in all respects favourable, what can be said but that men and women are imperfect, and human life not entirely pleasant or profitable?
The court and city-bred lady recoiled at the mere thought of her American sister's countrified existence.

Such a life would be rather wearisome to most city-bred ladies.

But little Madam Warrington knew no better, and was satisfied with her life, as indeed she was with herself in general.

Because you and I are epicures or dainty feeders, it does not follow that Hodge is miserable with his homely meal of bread and bacon.

Madam Warrington had a life of duties and employments which might be humdrum, but at any rate were pleasant to her.