I had hoped that a daughter of mine, a Bertram, too, would have inspired too much respect to have any such rubbish spoken of in her presence." "Oh, really, mother, I don't think people much care whether we are Bertrams or not." "Hush, my dear, that is sufficient.

I always feared the effect of the low society of this place on you both, and in especial on you, Mabel.

My fears have been justified by the results.

As soon as Loftus's wedding is over we will return to our seclusion, my dears.".