Think over it; I strongly advise you to think over it." Even Mrs.Linley's good nature declined to submit to this.

"I shall certainly not think over what cannot possibly happen," she said.
"Good-night, mamma." "Good-night, Catherine.

Your temper doesn't seem to improve as you get older.

Perhaps the excitement of the party has been too much for your nerves.

Try to get some sleep before Herbert comes up from the smoking-room and disturbs you." Mrs.Linley refused even to let this pass unanswered.