6/30 She eats and drinks just like other girls. You can see that the fancy has not taken such very strong hold of her.' 'I can't agree with you,' replied her ladyship. 'I would rather have her sit and sigh by the hour, and loathe roast beef. That would look nearer a cure.' 'She has the notions of a silly country girl,' said Mrs.Shorne. 'A season in London will give her balance.' So the guests were tolerably happy, or at least, with scarce an exception, open to the influences of champagne and music. |