Speak to Ethel.

I'll be bound she'll listen if Rawdon calls her." "I don't like to speak to Ethel." "It isn't what you like to do, it's what you find you'll have to do, that carries the day; and a good thing, too, considering." "Good morning, again.

You are not quite yourself, I think." "Well, I didn't sleep last night, so there's no wonder if I'm a bit cross this morning.

But if I lose my temper, I keep my understanding." She was really cross by this time.

Her son had put her in a position she did not like to assume.