He was distinctly of a different class from the casual visitors whom their father was in the habit of introducing into the family circle.
"Mr.Bullsom was kind enough to take pity on an unfortunate bachelor," he said, with a pleasant smile.

"My landlady has few faults, but an over-love of punctuality is one of them.

By this time she and her household are probably in bed.

Our meeting lasted a long time." "If you will touch the bell, Peter," Mrs.Bullsom remarked, "Ann shall dish up the supper." The young ladies exchanged shocked glances.

"Dish up." What an abominable phrase! They looked covertly at their guest, but his face was imperturbable.
"We think that we have been very considerate, Mr.Brooks," Selina remarked, with an engaging smile.