"I don't want to upset anyone," Clara replied, feeling like she was being reproved unjustly. "But Mrs. Eunice will not try to be agreeable and Beatrice make everything seem difficult, even the simplest things."
"Such as?"
"Almost anything to do with Isabella. It was a favor to be allowed to go for a walk without her, and even at that, we must not go outside the compound, even though we all know how safe Eschial-gardens is."
"Well," He sounded non-committal, but his eyes were grave as he added, "Beatrice may often seem like she's paying attention to minor and even unreasonable things to you, Clara. But always remember that she knows what she's doing. Please can you bear that in mind in the future?"
