"I'm afraid I prefer London.

But now on another matter--Do you mind taking up your duties instanter ?" "Please--please let me!" she said, turning eagerly to him.
"Well--there is a cook-housekeeper somewhere--who, I believe, expects orders.

Do you mind giving them?
Please do not look so alarmed! It is the simplest matter in the world.

You will appear to give orders.

In reality Mrs.Mawson will have everything cut and dried, and you will not dare to alter a thing.