You shall see how generous I can be to my supplanter.

But do like a good soul finish those tiresome tucks before you begin to be really cross with me! Poor little Tessa really needs that frock, and _ayah_ is such a shocking worker.

I shan't be able to turn to you for anything when the estimable Mrs.Dacre is here.

In fact I shall be driven to Mrs.Burton for companionship and counsel, and shall become more catty than ever." "My dear, please"-- Mrs.Ralston spoke very earnestly--"do not imagine for an instant that having that poor girl to care for will make the smallest difference to my friendship for you! I hope to see as much of you and little Tessa as I have ever seen.

I feel that Stella would be fond of children.