"... "Thee is too precipitate, dear child," said grandmamma. "Why not have waited two or three days before having a company tea? I fear much that Hetty will be contrary, and not help as she ought. And I have one of my headaches coming.

" "Oh, grandmamma!" I exclaimed. "Have you taken your pills?" I was aghast. "Thee needn't worry, dear," replied grandmamma, quite unruffled...."