Mrs.Bertram called on me." "And why shouldn't she call on you, dear ?" suddenly whispered Mrs.Morris.

"Aren't you quite as good as she is when all's said and done?
Yes, dear, I'll have some of your delicious tea.

Such a treat! Some more cream?
Thank you, yes; I'll help myself.

Why shouldn't Mrs.
Bertram call on Mrs.Meadowsweet?
That's what I say, ladies," continued Mrs.Morris, looking over the top of her cup of tea in a decidedly fight-me-if-you-dare manner.
"Nobody said she shouldn't call," answered Mrs.Butler.

"Maria, you'll oblige me by going into the hall and fetching my wrap.