You won't be 'my lady' this time." "Sir Ronald is a stupid stick!" retorted Rose.

"I wouldn't marry him if he were a duke instead of a baronet.

One couldn't expect anything better from a Scotchman, though." It was the first experience Kate had had of Rose's temper.

She drew back now, troubled.
"I hope we will not be troubled with him long!" continued Rose, spitefully.

"The place was stupid enough before, but it will be worse with that sulky Scotchman prowling about.