They never think of reading books, or doing charity work, or anything but showing off.

And if a thing costs a lot, it's all right, but if it's simple and not expensive, it's no good at all.

I can tell you, Mr.Papa, that when we have our home, we'll have less fuss and feathers, and more comfort and common sense.

And it isn't only that the things cost so much, but they're always talking about it, and telling how expensive they are.

Why, Uncle Robert has told me half-a-dozen times how much his horses and carriages cost, and now he says he's going to get an automobile, so I don't know what he'll do with his horses.