I am very glad she has it, wedding or no wedding, bless her sweet heart." "Maria, your sentiments are sickly.

Don't give me any more of them.

Here we are at the door now.

You'll remember, Maria, my hint, and act as a modest woman, if occasion requires." Here Mrs.Butler souded a loud rat-tat on the Bells' hall door.

The little maid opened it rather in a fright.