In front of the rail was a harmonium before which was already seated a stout and expectant lady, evidently eager to begin her duties of the day.

The chapel was not very large and was already nearly filled.

The congregation was sitting in absolute silence, so that the passing of Maggie and her aunts up the aisle attracted great attention.

All eyes were turned in their direction and Maggie felt that she herself was an object of very especial interest.
Aunt Anne walked first and took what was obviously her own regular seat near the front.

Maggie sat between her two aunts.