"What have I done to be put down to the bottom of the foot ?" "But you know, little sister, one woman has to manage a house; and I am older than you." "But you can't make a bit better gingerbread, Prudy Parlin! If I've got to be _your_ hired girl, I won't play." "So I wouldn't," said Horace.

"I'd show 'em what I thought of such actions." Upon this there was a little whirlwind, which spun Dotty out of the room before you could count two.
"They stand very high in their own self-esteem.

He's a hero, she a _hero-ess_! They think I like to be laughed at.

She said it only took one woman to manage a house; but she never made any fuss when _Horace_ spoke up, and wanted to help.

It's _me_ that can't manage--just because it's me.