Her last words were the bitterest words that she had spoken yet.
"You have secured such a truly remarkable husband, my dear, that I am emboldened to ask a great favor.

Will you give me his lordship's photograph ?" "No," said Miss Dulane, "I won't give you his lordship's photograph." "What is your objection, Matilda ?" "A very serious objection, Elizabeth.

You are not pure enough in mind to be worthy of my husband's photograph." With that reply the first of the remonstrances assumed hostile proportions, and came to an untimely end.
II.
THE second remonstrance was reserved for a happier fate.

It took its rise in a conversation between two men who were old and true friends.

In other words, it led to no quarreling.
The elder man was one of those admirable human beings who are cordial, gentle, and good-tempered, without any conscious exercise of their own virtues.