"She was not asked to stay behind after all, then ?" "_She_ asked to stay behind?
You speak for yourself, Matty.

For my part, I think it was very unfair to give Matty that silk.

We might all have had nice washing muslins for the price of it.

Where are you, Matty?
Oh, I declare she has gone upstairs in the sulks!" "You're in a horrid bad temper, Sophy; that I can see," expostulated the mother.

"Well, Alice, perhaps you can tell me what all this fuss is about?
I hope to goodness you gave the captain my message, child." "I didn't see him to give it, mother," answered Alice.