the night watch by rembrandt

the night watch by rembrandt
The Jewel Casket
The Kitchen Maid
The Lady of Shalott
"Come," said he, "you are anxious for a compliment, so I will tell you that you have improved her. You have cured her of her school-girl's giggle; she really does you credit." 　　 "Thank you. I should be mortified indeed if I did not believe I had been of some use; but it is not every body who will bestow praise where they may. You do not often overpower me with it." 　　 "You are expecting her again, you say, this morning?" 　　 "Almost every moment. She has been gone longer already than she intended." 　　 "Something has happened to delay her; some visitors perhaps." 　　 "Highbury gossips!--Tiresome wretches!" 　　 "Harriet may not consider every body tiresome that you would." 　　 Emma knew this was too true for contradiction, and therefore said nothing. He presently added, with a smile, 　　 "I do not pretend to fix on times or places, but I must tell you that I have good reason to believe your little friend will soon hear of something to her advantage." 　　 "Indeed! how so? of what sort?" 　　 "A very serious sort, I assure you;" still smiling.