She tried to propitiate the General after her usual manner towards him.

It was as though she tried to distract a froward child.
"Dear me," she said, "dear me! I didn't mean to offend you, Denis.

The house is shabby.

Those dogs have always sat in the chairs and on the carpets.

I only thought that we might put our heads together for the good of the young people." "I'm a Dutchman if we will, ma'am!" shouted the General.