Her one desire is to give everybody _more_ than their due.

She is _too_ generous--I often have to protect her.

But, as I have said before, it is not for me to discuss any claim you may have upon her." Fanny Merton was silent for a minute--staring at her companion.

Then she said, abruptly: "Does she ever talk to you about Aunt Sparling ?" "Her mother ?" The girl nodded.
Mrs.Colwood hesitated--then said, unwillingly: "No.

She has mentioned her once or twice.