A glass of water is a nice thing sometimes.' 'Nicer than _eau rougie_; I'm afraid she's _eau rougie_.' '_Eau rougie_ may be nice, too, if one is tired and thirsty and needs mild refreshment, not altogether tasteless, and not at all intoxicating.
She was certainly that to me.

I was very much touched by her kindness.' 'I shall be touched if she'll take Merriston.

I'm fearfully hard up.

I suppose it would only be a little let; but that would be better than nothing.' 'She might stay for the winter if she liked it.

I shan't try to make her like it, but I'll do my best to make her stay on if she does, and with a clear conscience, for I think that her staying will depend on her seeing me.' 'Wouldn't that mean that she'd be a great deal on your hands ?' 'I shouldn't mind that; we get on very well.