I know the blood in her.

And I shall remove her from public school and place her in a private institution under a tutor, where she'll no longer be exposed to contaminating influences....

I thank you for your intention, which I'm sure is kind--and, will you please excuse me?
I must dress for my bridge party.

Good afternoon, Miss Hill." The schoolteacher plodded homeward, her eyes downcast and sad.

The snub given her by the mother had not hurt her as had the failure to help the daughter.
"I knew it--I knew it.