Dance it off, my dear--dance it off!" "No," returned Blanche.

"I'm in no humor for dancing.

I shall go up stairs, and talk about it to Anne." "You will do nothing of the sort!" said a third voice, suddenly joining in the conversation.
Both uncle and niece looked up, and found Lady Lundie at the top of the summer-house steps.
"I forbid you to mention that woman's name again in my hearing," pursued her ladyship.

"Sir Patrick! I warned you (if you remember ?) that the matter of the governess was not a matter to be trifled with.

My worst anticipations are realized.