"Why, her father; and—how do you say it in English?—her belle-mere."
"Mr. Osmond's her father, certainly; but his wife can scarcely be termed a member of her family. Mrs. Osmond has nothing to do with marrying her."
"I'm sorry for that," said Rosier with an amiable sigh of good faith. "I think Mrs. Osmond would favour me."
"Very likely—if her husband doesn't."
He raised his eyebrows. "Does she take the opposite line from him?"