"When I was a girl--girl, I say!--when I was a young woman WE lived in Minerva Terrace." "Oh, did you!" said Clara.

"I have a friend in number 6." And the conversation had started.

They talked Nottingham and Nottingham people; it interested them both.

Clara was still rather nervous; Mrs.
Morel was still somewhat on her dignity.

She clipped her language very clear and precise.