I was very firm, father, perhaps a little bit cross; for I did not like the way he spoke.

I don't think he admires me at all now." "I dare be bound he doesn't.

'Firm and a little bit cross.' It wouldn't be a nice five minutes for Julius.

He sets a deal of store by himself;" and then, as if he thought it was his duty not to show too much gratification, he added, "I hope you were very civil, Charlotte.

A good asker should have a good nay-say.