My object in returning was twofold: to help you, and also for the sake of my own character.

I begin to see that unless I am careful I shall become as selfish as father." Magdalen did not answer.
"The aunts never do things like other people," continued Bessie.

"I found Aunt Aggie standing, eating a bun, just outside the drawing-room door.

She was quite flurried when I came up, and said she wanted to see my fossils, but would rather look at them another day.".