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"I know that these watches are made for very little in the cheap countries of Europe, but one can hardly see how this machinery was put together for so small a sum." "I has 'em, matam, at all brices," put in my uncle. "I have a strong desire to purchase a good lady's watch, but should a little fear buying of any but a known and regular dealer." "You needn't fear us, ma'am," I ventured to say.

My poor dear fellow! The idea of his managing hundreds! And the sweet pretty creature too. The notion of her managing! Papa Meagles! Don't! 'Well, ma'am, said Mr Meagles, gravely, 'I am sorry to admit, then, that Henry certainly does anticipate his means.

While his hand was on the latch, she spoke again: "Mr. Clamp, did you ever look over the deed of the land we own about the dam where the mill stands?" "No, ma'am, I have never seen it." "I wish you would have the land surveyed according to this title," she said. "Quite privately, you know. Just have the line run, and let me know about it.

Watkinson invited her guests to consider themselves at home and help themselves freely, saying: "We never let cakes, sweetmeats, confectionery, or any such things enter the house, as they would be very unwholesome for the children, and it would be sinful to put temptation in their way. I am sure, ma'am, you will agree with me that the plainest food is the best for everybody.

'No, mamma, never. I hope to goodness, mamma, Lord Colambre did not hear what you and Mrs. Dareville were saying! 'How could he, child? He was quite at the other end of the world. 'I beg your pardon, ma'am, he was at my elbow, close behind us; but I never thought about him till I heard somebody say, "My lord " 'Good heavens! I hope he didn't hear.

"I will honour them the best way I can," I said at length. "Then you will write them next steamer. Is it not so, Daisy?" "That would make it very difficult for me to honour them," I said; "to honour them in action, I mean." "Why so? There is no way so short as a straight way." "No, ma'am. But -I cannot undo what is done, Miss Cardigan." "What our cheeks say your heart has done. No, child."

Perhaps I shall see you here at this same place at the same time next week?" "Yes, ma'am." "Good-morning, and thank you." "Good-morning, ma'am," they both answered; and the little invalid called back gratefully, "Good-bye, and thank you ever so much for my lovely flowers." "Now," said Tom excitedly, "all we've got to do is to walk home."

His eyes were at all times expressive, but their expressions could rarely be read aright. "He's troubled with youth, ma'am," he said, as though at last arrived at a definite conclusion, "and he needs to get shut of it before he can be of use to himself, or to us. You'll excuse me if I talk plain. I've got to talk plain, right here and now.

Fortunately she had not heard the arrival: in fact, she had dropped into a doze whilst waiting for it; and she started up when Val entered. "How are you, ma'am?" asked he. "You have taken me by surprise." "Not half as much as your wicked letter took me," screamed the old dowager. "Oh, you vile man! to marry again in this haste!

'This is his wife, of course, said Miss Tox, singling out the young woman with the baby. 'How do you do, Polly? 'I'm pretty well, I thank you, Ma'am, said Polly. By way of bringing her out dexterously, Miss Tox had made the inquiry as in condescension to an old acquaintance whom she hadn't seen for a fortnight or so. 'I'm glad to hear it, said Miss Tox.