The Entail; or, The Lairds of Grippy
'That's just my opinion,' said George, 'and I would fain persuade my mother to put up with the slights and ill usage to which she is so distressingly subjected--at the same time, I cannot say, but I have my fears, that her situation is likely to be made worse rather than better, for Walter appears disposed, not only to treat her in a very mean and unworthy manner, but to give the whole dominion of the house to Mrs. Charles.'