He had the biggest mouth that ever _I_ saw, and his nose was little and turned up, but I loved him.

I love him now, even when he is gone.

And one _does_ forget, you know! He said such good things to people, and"-- covering her little face with her hands, and bursting into an irrepressible laugh--"he told such funny stories!" Lady Rylton makes a sudden movement.
"Dear Lady Eshurst, wouldn't you like to come and see the houses ?" asks she.
"I am afraid I must be going home," says old Lady Eshurst.

"It is very late; you must forgive my staying so long, but your little friend--by-the-bye, is she a friend or relation ?" "A friend!" says Lady Rylton sharply.
"Well, she is so entertaining that I could not bear to go away sooner." "Yes--yes; she is very charming," says Lady Rylton, as she hurries Lady Eshurst down the steps that lead to the path below.
Good heavens! If she should hear some of Uncle Joe's funny stories! She takes Lady Eshurst visibly in tow, and walks her out of hearing.
"What a good seat you must have!" says Mr.Woodleigh presently, who has been dwelling on what Tita has said about her riding.
"Oh, pretty well! Everyone should ride," says Tita indifferently.

"I despise a man who can't conquer a horse.