I'm almost sorry I did not bring Dr.
Toole.' 'Indeed I'm glad you did not, Aunt Becky; I take excellent care of myself.

I have not been out for three whole days.' 'And you must not budge, darling, while this east wind continues.

D'ye mind?
And what do you think, my dear, I do believe I've discovered the secret reason of Gertrude's repugnance to Mr.Dangerfield's most advantageous offer.' 'Oh, indeed!' said Lily, becoming interested.
'Well, I suppose you suspected she _had_ a secret ?' said Aunt Rebecca.
'I can only say, dear Aunt Becky, she has not told it to _me_.' 'Now, listen to me, my dear,' said Aunt Becky, laying her fan upon Lily's arm.

'So sure as you sit there, Gertrude likes somebody, and I think I shall soon know who he is.

Can you conjecture, my dear ?' And Aunt Rebecca paused, looking, Lilias thought, rather pale, and with a kind of smile too.
'No,' said Lilias; 'no, I really can't.' 'Well, maybe when I tell you I've reason to think he's one of our officers here.