You've been very considerate." "It was not considerate--it was convenient," said Mrs.Touchett.

"But I shall talk to Madame Merle." "I don't see why you keep bringing her in.

She has been a very good friend to me." "Possibly; but she has been a poor one to me." "What has she done to you ?" "She has deceived me.

She had as good as promised me to prevent your engagement." "She couldn't have prevented it." "She can do anything; that's what I've always liked her for.

I knew she could play any part; but I understood that she played them one by one.