Not that there is much the matter, only a few little irregularities; but then you will not have time." "If you give me the permission," she said, "I will make the time." "It would really be a kindness," he said, "and I am very grateful to you indeed.

Perhaps you will be kind enough just to overlook matters for me." I was with them, listening in fear and trembling, for I knew quite well that Mrs.Eastwood would never submit to the rule of my governess.

No woman on earth ever played her cards so skillfully as Miss Reinhart.

She did not begin by interfering with the housekeeping at once; that would not have been policy; she was far too wise.
She began by small reforms.

The truth must be told.