If I were oppressed with I don't know how many cares, it would make me happy only to look at him.' 'He does seem indeed, upon my word, a most excellent creature, Kate,' said Mrs Nickleby; 'most excellent.

And I am sure that at all times it will give me pleasure--really pleasure now--to have you, Mrs Browdie, to see me in this plain and homely manner.

We make no display,' said Mrs Nickleby, with an air which seemed to insinuate that they could make a vast deal if they were so disposed; 'no fuss, no preparation; I wouldn't allow it.

I said, "Kate, my dear, you will only make Mrs Browdie feel uncomfortable, and how very foolish and inconsiderate that would be!"' 'I am very much obliged to you, I am sure, ma'am,' returned Mrs Browdie, gratefully.

'It's nearly eleven o'clock, John.