Her maid was sick, and she was slovenly.

She was sick herself, and then her selfishness and discontent knew no check.

The other ladies bore their own little troubles, and helped each other; but under the peevish egotism of the bride, her warmest friends revolted.

It was then that Mrs.Minchin resumed her sway amongst us.
With Aunt Theresa she was soon reconciled.

Mrs.Buller's memory was always hazy, both in reference to what she said herself, and to what was said to her.