And I have been making muffins for thirty years, John!" "I am astonished at Jane.

She is usually so careful not to hurt or offend." "Well, she forgets once in a while.

I had the best of the argument, for I had only to remind her that it was I who taught her mother how to make muffins and who gave her my receipt for the same.

Then she said, 'Really,' and, 'It is late, I must go!' And go she did and I have not seen her since." "I wish I knew what to do, mother." "Go to thy bed now and try to sleep.

This thing is beyond thy ordering or mending.