"But he ain't a Christian?"
"No."
"Nor t'other one? the one you liked."
"No."
"I'm glad you've come away, Lois."
"Yes, grandma, and so am I; but why?"
"You know why. A Christian woman maunt have nothin' to do with men that ain't Christian."
"Nothing to do! Why, we must, grandma. We cannot help seeing people and talking to them."
"The snares is laid that way," said Mrs. Armadale.
"What are we to do, then, grandmother?"