The thought that these lines were to be read to her uncle by Lady Dorothea chilled her, and the very tones of that supercilious voice seemed to ring in her ears, and she imagined some haughty or insolent comment to follow them as they were uttered.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Kate leaned her arm upon the chimney-piece, and, resting her head on it, never uttered a word.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever