I can remember, when I was a very little girl indeed, I used to say to my doll when we were alone together, "Now, Dolly, I am not clever, you know very well, and you must be patient with me, like a dear!" 
I remember, when I was a very little girl, I used to say to my doll when we were alone together, "Now, Dolly, I am not clever, and you must be patient with me, like a dear!" 