She's a stranger in these parts, and you're more or less responsible for the opinions she forms of the people she comes across.

It's to you she'll be looking for guidance when she's in a difficulty and wants information about any one." "She will, of course.

Why wouldn't she?
Amn't I old enough to be her father and the father of a dozen more like her ?" "Exactly," said Meldon.

"So when she consults you about Mr.Simpkins you'll say all the good you can of him, and you'll praise him up to the servants in the house in such a way that they'll repeat what you've said to her." "Would you have me tell what isn't true ?" "I would." "Well, then, I'll not do it.

I've more respect for myself, let alone the young lady, than to do the like." "Don't take that tone with me," said Meldon, "for I'll not stand it.
There isn't a man in Ireland this minute that has a greater respect for the truth than I have.