Be a good girl, Nelly, and go to Madame Celeste's.

A garrison town is no place for you.

Unless, indeed, you would like to go to the Dowager, as she wishes." "I shan't go to the Dowager, and I shan't go to Madame Celeste's," said Nelly, dimpling and sparkling.

"I shall stay with my old Dad and take care of him." "What, Nell?
'Shan't'! You forget you're talking to your commanding officer.

Rank insubordination--that is what I call it!" "Call it what you like," Miss Nelly replied.