"I judge for myself," said she calmly.

"Most characters I read are full of lies.
Your looks are enough for me.

Where were you last ?" "With a Spanish lady, ma'am!" "A Spanish lady!" Miss Loach dropped the poker she was holding, with a clatter, and frowned so deeply that her black eyebrows met over her high nose.

"And her name ?" "Senora Gredos, ma'am!" The eyes of the old maid glittered, and she made a clutch at her breast as though the reply had taken away her breath.

"Why did you leave ?" she asked, regaining her composure.
Susan looked uncomfortable.