It's a nice genteel connection, and they say there's lots of money somewhere in the background .-- Oh, is that you, Matty ?--Goodness, child, don't get your face so burnt,--you shouldn't go out without a veil in the sun.

Now come here, pet, sit down and keep cool, and I'll bring in some buttermilk presently to bathe your neck and cheeks.
There's nothing like buttermilk for burns.

Well, well, what were we talking about, Alice, when Matty came in ?" "About the person we're always talking about," replied Alice, rather crossly.

"About Captain Bertram.

Good gracious, Matty, it isn't at all becoming to you to flame up in that sudden way.