"And so I would if I could. Remember I am not the man I used to be when dear old Mr. Mildmay reigned. The truth is, I never interfere now unless I'm asked."
"I believe that every one of you is afraid of Mr. Gresham."
"Perhaps we are."
"I'll tell you what. If he's passed over I'll make such a row that some of you shall hear it."
"How fond all you women are of Phineas Finn."
"I don't care that for him," said the Duchess, snapping her fingers—"more than I do, that is, for any other mere acquaintance. The man is very well, as most men are."
"Not all."
"No, not all. Some are as little and jealous as a girl in her tenth season. He is a decently good fellow, and he is to be thrown over, because—"
"Because of what?"
"I don't choose to name any one. You ought to know all about it, and I do not doubt but you do. Lady Laura Kennedy is your own cousin."