But people have some duties toward themselves." "And towards their husbands." "Certainly.

I thank Heaven I have always put my husband first." And she really glanced upwards with the complacent air of one who expected Heaven to imitate men, and "praise her for doing well unto herself." "This state of things cannot go on much longer, Sophia." "Certainly it cannot.

Mother must look after her own house soon." "I would speak to her to-day, Sophia.

She has had six weeks now to arrange her plans, and next month I want to begin and put the house into decent condition.

I think I will write to London this afternoon, and tell Jeffcott to send the polishers and painters on the 15th of March." "Mother is so slow about things, I don't think she will be ready to move so early." "Oh, I really can't stand them any longer! I can't indeed, Sophia, and I won't.