... frantically making a change in other words, she was transforming herself, with little time for the metamorphosis, from a waiting-maid to a lady of fashion. Her hearty, if hurried, welcome over, she proceeded -with her toilette to an accompaniment of execrations ...

... frantically making a change in other words, she was transforming herself, with little time for the metamorphosis, from a waiting-maid to a lady of fashion. Her hearty, if hurried, welcome over, she proceeded -with her toilette to an accompaniment of execrations ...

... her to make a picture of the old red building. I olten wish she could see how fine it looks hanging over the mantel in the parlour. I generally rub mv hands over it once or twice a day just to see that it's keeping all right and the gold frame isn't breaking ...

... style of thing she's used to, 8 but I'm sure we could make her comfortable for a w few days. There's plenty of room for her maid K for two if she wants them. Anyway I'll write and S ask her to come and see the heir. ft The invitation was duly sent and ...