She had been formerly sharp in her condemnation of the Countess--her affectedness, her euphuism, and her vulgarity.

Now she did not say a word, though she might have done it with impunity.
'I suppose, Emily, you see what Rose is about ?' said Mrs.Melville.
'I should not have thought it adviseable to have that young man here, myself.

I think I let you know that.' 'One young man's as good as another,' responded her ladyship.

'I 've my doubts of the one that's much better.

I fancy Rose is as good a judge by this time as you or I.' Mrs.Melville made an effort or two to open Lady Jocelyn's eyes, and then relapsed into the confident serenity inspired by evil prognostications.
'But there really does seem some infatuation about these people!' exclaimed Mrs.Shorne, turning to Miss Current.