"Not without fees."
"Humph. His education will cost him a pretty penny."
"Possibly. But I might teach him for love, after the fashion of Miss Tallentire and Lionel."
"Rubbish! Joan doesn't know how to flirt."
"Or to dress either. I must ask her how the Whiteley sales are getting on."
"Leah!" said Lady Canvey, with a pained look. "Why have you such a bitter tongue?"
"I must defend myself somehow. You wouldn't have me scratch and bite, would you?"
"I would have you be more womanly and lovable, my dear."
"On a thousand a year, and such a husband as I have?"
"Every man is what his wife makes him."