She was evidently poor, and had not much taste.

Miriam usually looked nice.
"Where have you seen me ?" Paul asked of the woman.
She looked at him as if she would not trouble to answer.

Then: "Walking with Louie Travers," she said.
Louie was one of the "Spiral" girls.
"Why, do you know her ?" he asked.
She did not answer.

He turned to Miriam.
"Where are you going ?" he asked.
"To the Castle." "What train are you going home by ?" "I am driving with father.

I wish you could come too.