"Now that young man is _clever_ enough," she added, nodding at Hirst, who came past with Miss Allan on his arm.
"He does not look strong," said Mrs.Thornbury.

"His complexion is not good .-- Shall I tear it off ?" she asked, for Rachel had stopped, conscious of a long strip trailing behind her.
"I hope you are enjoying yourselves ?" Hewet asked the ladies.
"This is a very familiar position for me!" smiled Mrs.Thornbury.

"I have brought out five daughters--and they all loved dancing! You love it too, Miss Vinrace ?" she asked, looking at Rachel with maternal eyes.

"I know I did when I was your age.

How I used to beg my mother to let me stay--and now I sympathise with the poor mothers--but I sympathise with the daughters too!" She smiled sympathetically, and at the same time rather keenly, at Rachel.
"They seem to find a great deal to say to each other," said Mrs.Elliot, looking significantly at the backs of the couple as they turned away.
"Did you notice at the picnic?
He was the only person who could make her utter." "Her father is a very interesting man," said Mrs.Thornbury.