By some sort of chance we all were learning to read and write, but my heart sank at the thought of the trouble we were giving that unlucky governess.Sybylla Melvyn
It was part of Granny's primmishness to consider it 'not nice' and unbecoming a perfectly ladylike to play cricket, or indeed take any real exercise.Sybylla Melvyn
'I told you so,' said Gertie triumphantly, 'she'd put the shickers on to herself.'Gertie
The word LOVE, which he had uttered, drummed continually in my unstable brain. His kisses burnt and tingled upon my cheeks and lips.Sybylla Melvyn
'I don't care what you think of this. It is original, and that's what suits me.'Sybylla Melvyn
Whether in good times or in misfortune—let it rain or let it shine—I was mother's 'jincumbob'.Sybylla Melvyn
She was not in love with me, but she thoroughly understood my nature and sensibility.Sybylla Melvyn
'I suppose, Mr M'Swat, you forbade your wife to read novels, considering she hadn't time?' I asked innocently.Sybylla Melvyn
I mean to go upon the boards. I will be a great dramatic artist.Sybylla Melvyn
I always seem to anger and disappoint everyone. Perhaps it's because I'm not pretty.Sybylla Melvyn
'Being a woman, I was supposed to sit down and prink and simper, and coo to myself how delightful it was to have captured a rich husband.'Sybylla Melvyn
I was fair sick of society and its ways, and I don't know what I like after all.Sybylla Melvyn
'I wasn't good enough for the educated classes, and I was too good for the common people; where did they intend me to dwell?'Sybylla Melvyn
But I would rather have a hard time of it and be independent than have an easy spell subject to anyone.Sybylla Melvyn
Sybylla, your beauty is to you your greatest misfortune.Mrs. Butler