But you've never learned the things they don't say!" "I say what I please," the old man returned with all his serenity.
"I haven't the honour of knowing your niece," Lord Warburton said.

"I think it's the first time I've heard of her." "She's a niece of my wife's; Mrs.Touchett brings her to England." Then young Mr.Touchett explained.

"My mother, you know, has been spending the winter in America, and we're expecting her back.

She writes that she has discovered a niece and that she has invited her to come out with her." "I see,--very kind of her," said Lord Warburton.

Is the young lady interesting ?" "We hardly know more about her than you; my mother has not gone into details.