But no one seemed to know exactly, and the Jacobis are rather reticent about their own concerns.
They seem to have a large visiting-list, and to know some big people." "And Miss Jacobi called here ?" "Yes, Mrs.Sinclair brought her; but I confess I was somewhat embarrassed by the visit--it has placed me in an awkward predicament.

I have no wish to make their acquaintance, but I cannot well be unneighbourly; one meets them everywhere, so Alick tells me that I must get rid of my insular prejudices and leave our cards at Beechcroft." "It must be an awful nuisance," replied Malcolm sympathetically.
"Oh, I don't know; Miss Jacobi is very civil and pleasant.

She is rather a reserved sort of woman, but remarkably good-looking, and she dresses beautifully.

I am afraid," with a laugh, "all you gentlemen will lose your hearts to her.

Even Alick raves about her.