She might have known.
She poured forth respectfully affectionate protestations.
"Indeed, I beg your pardon, my lady.

Indeed, it's only my silliness! Mother was saying yesterday that she had never seen a lady so well and in as good spirits.

I have no right to be here if I make such mistakes.
Please, my lady--oh! might mother be allowed to step in a minute to speak to you ?" Emily's colour came, back gradually.

When Jane went to her mother, Mrs.
Cupp almost boxed her ears.
"That's just the way with girls," she said.

"No more sense than a pack of cats.