"You must remember, in extenuation, that I have not seen the ladies of our family for a long time." "You use the plural, and are Dot at all singular in your prolonged absence with the charming Miss Alden.

You certainly cannot look upon her as an invalid any longer, however else you may regard her," she added, with an arch look.
"You shall now have my entire regard as long as you will permit it." "That will depend a little upon yourself.

Mamma is tired, and I'm of no account compared with that infant upstairs; therefore I can't keep her as a chaperon this evening, and I will go to my room as soon as you are tired of me." "Not till then ?" "Not unless I go before." "At some time in the indefinite future, Mrs.Wildmere, you may hope to see your daughter again." The poor lady smiled encouragingly and gratefully.

She would be most happy to have Graydon take the brilliant creature for better or worse as soon as possible.

She liked him, as did all women, for she saw that he had a large, kindly nature.