For it must be understood that Betsey had no greater respect for the Carroll girls than her mistress.

"Well, Aunt Carroll, how does the world use you ?" "Very badly.

You haven't been up to see me for ten days." "I haven't counted; but when I do come I don't often do any good.

How are Minna, and Brenda, and Potsey ?" "Poor Potsey has got a nasty boil under her arm." "It comes from eating too much toffy," said Georgina.

"I told her it would." "How very nasty you are!" said Miss Carroll.