I was brought up to hate her very name, as a selfish, miserly old woman.

But, since she asked me to visit her, we judged she had softened and might wish to become friendly, and so I accepted the invitation.

I had no idea you were also invited." "But why should you resent my being here ?" Louise asked, smiling.
"Surely, two girls will have a better time in this lonely old place than one could have alone.

For my part, I am delighted to find you at Elmhurst." "Thank you," said Beth.

"That's a nice thing to say, but I doubt if it's true.