"Like a cupola," suggested Jem.
"Now, my dear Jem!"
"Or an apple-dumpling," said Jean.
"No, indeed! You have veneration—and decision—and perseverance—"
"And a whole lot of quarrelsomeness in the bumps behind my ears."
"Combativeness," corrected Jem.
"I don't see the difference. Oh!—here's an interruption! Come in!"
"Miss Atherstone, sir."
"Jean, you'll undertake the good lady."
"Miss Atherstone asked for you, sir."