Now, Martha, I imagine this talk of yours is all hot air, and worked off on me not because the girls want society, but because you want it for 'em.

It's all _your_ ambition, I'll bet a peanut." "You misjudge me, as usual, John.

I am urging a matter of simple justice.

Your nieces are lovely girls, fitted to shine in any sphere of life," she continued, knowing his weak point and diplomatically fostering it.

"Our girls have youth, accomplishments, money--everything to fit them for social triumphs.