Hester does, I know, but then Hester does not mind making up to big people, and I do.

In fact--" "I have brought Mr.Gresley, after all, in spite of Dr.Brown," said Sybell, "because we were in the middle of such an interesting conversation on the snares of society that I knew you would like to hear it.

You have had such a dull day with Doll away at his County Council." That night, as Rachel sat in her room, she went over that half-made, ruthlessly interrupted confidence.
"He does repent," she said to herself, recalling the careworn face.

"If he does, can I overlook the past?
Can I help him to make a fresh start?
If he had not done this one dishonorable action, I could have cared for him.

Can I now ?".