Then he kissed me, and said it was all right, and told me that I should grow older.

'And Mrs Sparkes will grow more impudent,' I said, 'and the Duchess more silly.' And after that I went away.

Now this horrid Mr Bott has come back again, and only that it would be mean in me to condescend so far, I would punish him.

He grins and smiles at me, and rubs his big hands more than ever, because he feels that he has behaved badly.

Is it not horrid to have to live in the house with such people ?" "I don't think you need mind him much." "Yes; but I am the mistress here, and am told that I am to entertain the people.