I believe plain speaking best." Here Miss Hill went into detail, sparing not to call a spade a spade.
But she held back the names of the young society gentlemen mentioned in the notes.

Miss Hill was not sure of her ground there and her revelation was grave enough for any intelligent mother.
"Really, Miss Hill, you amaze me!" exclaimed Mrs.Bell.

"Bessie has fallen into bad company.

Oh, these public schools! I never attended one, but I've heard what they are." "The public schools are not to blame," replied Miss Hill, bluntly.
Mrs.Bell gave her visitor a rather supercilious stare.
"May I ask you to explain ?" "I'm afraid I can't explain," replied Miss Hill, conscious of a little heat.

"I've proofs of the condition.