Containing a Few Common Matters, With a Very Uncommon Observation Upon Them
- Bridget immediately gives orders for expensive nursery decorations.
- She treats the baby as though he is her own.
- But just in case people get the wrong idea, she also insists that she's only being kind because her brother insists on adopting "the little brat" (1.5.2).
- The narrator observes that Bridget often grumbles when she does what her brother wants her to do.
- In fact, most people complain when they are doing favors for others.
- We complain to remind everyone that they owe us big time for our help—even if we don't mind doing the favor in the first place.