―I’ll complain to Mrs de Massey on you if I hear any more of your impertinent insolence.

―Imperthnthn thnthnthn, bootsnout sniffed rudely, as he retreated as she threatened as he had come.

Bloom.

On her flower frowning Miss Douce said:

―Most aggravating that young brat is. If he doesn’t conduct himself I’ll wring his ear for him a yard long.

Ladylike in exquisite contrast.

―Take no notice, Miss Kennedy rejoined.