"I can assure you that those are his sentiments.

Of course we all know that dear Lady Glencora is young.

She is very young." "Mr Bott, I really would rather not talk about my cousin." "But, dear Miss Vavasor;--when we both have her welfare in view-- ?" "I haven't her welfare in view, Mr Bott; not in the least.

There is no reason why I should.

You must excuse me if I say I cannot talk about her welfare with a perfect stranger." Then she did get up, and went away from the Member of Parliament, leaving him rather astonished at her audacity.