Had it been a "freak party," it would have been loud-voiced in its expressions of surprise.

Being a "best party," it gave no outward sign; but a sense of blank astonishment, purely mental, was in the air.

The duchess herself was the only person present who had heard Jane Champion sing.
"Have you the song ?" asked her Grace of Meldrum, rising, and picking up her telegram and empty basket.
"I have," said Jane.

"I spent a few hours with Madame Blanche when I was in town last month; and she, who so rarely admires these modern songs, was immensely taken with it.

She sang it, and allowed me to accompany her.