Being as inquisitive as voluble, she soon learned how Mrs.Staines and her husband were situated.

She took upon her to advise her in many things, and especially impressed upon her that Dr.Staines must keep a carriage, if he wanted to get on in medicine.

The piece of advice accorded so well with Rosa's wishes, that she urged it on her husband again and again.
He objected that no money was coming in, and therefore it would be insane to add to their expenses.

Rosa persisted, and at last worried Staines with her importunity.

He began to give rather short answers.
Then she quoted Miss Lucas against him.