Besides, she had a husband who indulged her and was always kind.
"It's very nice to be here, and I shall soon get strong," she said.

"I suppose I rather overdid things, but the examination was coming and I was anxious my girls should pass well." "From the school managers' point of view, that was a laudable aim, but I don't know that it was worth injuring your health for.

You used to agree that managers often expected too much from a teacher." "I'm afraid I had a selfish object," said Agatha, smiling.

"I wanted a better post that will soon be vacant." "Ambition sometimes deceives one.

I know the post you mean and the girl who's going.