She sighed and foresaw a difficult day ahead of her.
It was evident that the Le Pages did not intend to come one step farther into Cow Farm than was necessary.
"Dear Mrs.Cole, on a hot day--how can you endure the smells of a farm...

such a charming farm, too, with all its cows and pigs, but in this weather...

Charlotte darling, you don't feel the heat?
No?
Hold your sun-shade a little more to the right, love.

That's right.

She was not quite the thing last night, Mrs.Cole.I had some doubts about bringing her, but I knew you'd all be so disappointed.