What I admire is modesty, timidity, sweetness; the sensitive cheek that pales or blushes at a word, the bosom that quivers, and clings to a fellow whenever anything goes wrong." "Oh, that is what you admire, is it ?" said Rosa dryly.
"Admire it ?" said Christopher, not seeing the trap; "I adore it." "Then, Christie, dear, you are a Simpleton, that is all.

And we are made for one another." The house was to be furnished and occupied as soon as possible; so Mrs.
Staines and Mrs.Cole went to another sale-room.

Mrs.Staines remembered all Uncle Philip had said, and went plainly dressed; but her friend declined to sacrifice her showy dress to her friend's interests.

Rosa thought that a little unkind, but said nothing.
In this auction-room they easily got a place at the table, but did not find it heaven; for a number of secondhand carpets were in the sale, and these, brimful of dust, were all shown on the table, and the dirt choked, and poisoned our fair friends.

Brokers pestered them, until at last Rosa, smarting under her late exposure, addressed the auctioneer quietly, in her silvery tones: "Sir, these gentlemen are annoying me by forcing their services on me.