"Such a sweet little house this is," she said, smilingly.

"We've noticed it often.
We're not so far removed from you but what we might be called neighbors." Aileen's eyes spoke appreciation.

Although she could not fully grasp Mrs.Rambaud, she understood her, in a way, and liked her.

She was probably something like her own mother would have been if the latter had been highly educated.

While they were moving into the reception-room Taylor Lord was announced.