Charles Devereaux, Venus in India — Volume 2
“ This march and the long rides are wearing you out. You must ride in the Dhooyl like Amy and me.”“Oh! Mother!” cried Fanny, “I really can't! I assure you it is really nothing! I really am as strong as a horse and quite fit to bear—” but here she paused as if seeking for a word.“A husband and get children!” cried the impudent Mabel. “Mabel!” cried Mrs. Selwyn, “how dare you! How dare you say such things, and before Captain Devereaux too!Go into the tent, miss and don't presume to come out until I let you! ”
