For my part, I wonder Lady Cheverel has not noticed her short answers and the airs she puts on.' 'Let me beg of you, Beatrice, not to hint anything of the kind to Lady Cheverel.

You must have observed how strict my aunt is.

It never enters her head that a girl can be in love with a man who has not made her an offer.' 'Well, I shall let Miss Sarti know myself that I have observed her conduct.

It will be only a charity to her.' 'Nay, dear, that will be doing nothing but harm.

Caterina's temper is peculiar.