`` Absolutely no . '' `` Mrs. Allardyce , who is staying at the hotel , knows her well . Shall I bring her over to vouch for my character ? '' `` It would not do a bit of good . '' `` Then it is hopeless . '' `` Yes . '' `` Would you object to knowing me on your own account ? '' `` No . '' `` Do you ever come to the shore alone ? '' `` No . Aunt would not permit me . '' `` Must she know ? '' `` Yes . I would not come without her permission . '' `` You will not refuse to chat with me thus now and then ? '' `` I do n't know . Perhaps not . '' I had to go home then . As we went Mrs. Saxby complimented me on my good colour . Aunt Martha looked her disapproval .
If I were really ill Aunt would spend her last cent in my behalf , but she would be just as well pleased to see me properly pale and subdued XXXXX all times , and not looking as if I were too well contented in this vale of tears .
Allardyce As Martha Saxby at colour of on to without