It doesn't agree with Maria, so I never give it her.

Well, as I was saying, I'm glad you are in good health, Matty, for a girl who has a real fine constitution can stand up against shocks." "Shocks ?" said Mrs.Bell.

"I don't think we need talk of shocks at this time of day, unless indeed, they are joyful ones.

Matty, my love," here Mrs.Bell raised her voice to a high and penetrating key, "I wonder when our dear friends the Bertrams will be here." Matty blushed and giggled as only Matty could blush and giggle.

Poor Miss Peters felt herself turning crimson.