The housemaid who had welcomed Hurstwood had her opinion also.

She had no particular regard for Carrie, whom she took to be cold and disagreeable.

At the same time, she had a fancy for the merry and easy-mannered Drouet, who threw her a pleasant remark now and then, and in other ways extended her the evidence of that regard which he had for all members of the sex.

Hurstwood was more reserved and critical in his manner.

He did not appeal to this bodiced functionary in the same pleasant way.