I often say to her, "My dear, you can't have perfection." That very gown she has on--to be sure, it fits her beautifully now--but it has been unmade and made up again twice.

But she is like poor Sir John--he was so very particular about his own things, was Sir John.

Is Lady Cheverel particular ?' 'Rather.

But Mrs.Sharp has been her maid twenty years.' 'I wish there was any chance of our keeping Griffin twenty years.

But I am afraid we shall have to part with her because her health is so delicate; and she is so obstinate, she will not take bitters as I want her.