Your little one would be a comfort to any sore heart." "She can be a positive little devil," observed Tessa's mother dispassionately.

"But it's better than being a saint, isn't it?
Look at that hateful child, Cedric Burton--detestable little ape! That Burton complacency gets on my nerves, especially in a child.

But then look at the Burtons! How could they help having horrible little self-opinionated apes for children ?" "My dear, your tongue--your tongue!" protested Mrs.Ralston.
Mrs.Ermsted shot it out and in again with an impudent smile.

"Well, what's the matter with it?
It's quite a candid one--like your own.

A little more pointed perhaps and something venomous upon occasion.