"For the present," she thought, "there is but one way of being even with your ladyship.

I can cost you as much as possible." "Pray make some allowances for me," she said.

"I am not obstinate--I am only a little awkward at matching the audacity of a lady of high rank.
I shall improve with practice.

My own language is, as I am painfully aware, only plain English.

Permit me to withdraw it, and to substitute yours.