Now I want them to think of patching up something or other for The English Girl; you know the paper ?' 'I have heard of it.' 'I happen to know Mrs Boston Wright, who edits it.

Met her at a house the other day, and told her frankly that she would have to give my sisters something to do.

It's the only way to get on; one has to take it for granted that people are willing to help you.

I have made a host of new acquaintances just lately.' 'I'm glad to hear it,' said Marian.
'Do you know--but how should you?
I am going to write for the new magazine, The Current.' 'Indeed!' 'Edited by that man Fadge.' 'Yes.' 'Your father has no affection for him, I know.' 'He has no reason to have, Mr Milvain.' 'No, no.

Fadge is an offensive fellow, when he likes; and I fancy he very often does like.