Here appeared scarlet geraniums and other bright-hued flowers, interspersed with ferns and delicate grasses.

Owing to the position of the room and the presence of the glass roof, only a subdued light filtered into the place, but, as the day was brilliant with sunshine, the apartment was fairly well illuminated.

Still, on a cloudy day, Susan could imagine how dull it would be.

In winter time the room must be perfectly dark.
It was luxuriously furnished, in red and gold.

The carpet and curtains were of bright scarlet, threaded with gold.