He teases and mocks, and has an uncertain temper.

But one goes to him in trouble.

I went next morning to pour out my woes, and defend myself, and complain of the others.
I spoke seriously about Lettice.

It is not pleasant for a fellow to have a sister who grows up peculiar, as I believe Lettice will.

Only the Sunday before, I told her she would be just the sort of woman men hate, and she said she didn't care; and I said she ought to, for women were made for men, and the Bible says so; and she said grandmamma said that every soul was made for GOD and its own final good.