Papa knows all about it, and never thought of making any objection." Lady Macleod shook her head.

She did not like to say anything against Mr Vavasor before his daughter; but the shaking of her head was intended to signify that Mr Vavasor's assent in such a matter was worth nothing.
"I can only say again," said Lady Macleod, "that I think Mr Grey will be displeased,--and that he will have very great cause for displeasure.

And I think, moreover, that his approbation ought to be your chief study.

I believe, my dear, I'll ask you to let Jane get me a cab.

I shan't have a bit too much time to dress for the concert." Alice simply rang the bell, and said no further word on the subject which they had been discussing.