‘He sings so beautifully,’ said Amabel.
‘He is so right-minded,’ said Mrs. Edmonstone.
‘So very well informed,’ said Laura.
Then it all began again.
‘He plays chess so well,’ said Amy.
‘Bustle is such a dear dog,’ said Charlotte.
‘He is so attentive to Charlie,’ said Mrs. Edmonstone, going into the drawing-room to her son.
‘Papa says he will make up for the faults of all his ancestors,’ said Amabel.
‘His music! oh, his music!’ said Laura.
‘Philip,’ said Charlotte, earnestly, ‘you really should learn to like him.’