I have had a real placid, comfortable life, dearie, and it's just because I never cared a cent what the men thought."
"Oh, I don't know, dearie. I never remember of Captain Jim making up to anybody.
"It's well you have, dearie. You won't be half so likely to be trodden on, believe ME!
"Yes, we are, dearie. Thank goodness, we can choose our friends.
"There, I've finished my little dress, dearie, and the eighth baby can come as soon as it pleases."