The appearance, manner, and bearing of the two strangers impressed me strongly.

The elder had evidently moved in refined and cultivated society all her life.

There was about her the air of "a lady, born and bred"-- dignified, calm, easy, and courteous.

The daughter was a lovely blossom on this stately stem--delicate, beautiful, sweet with the odors of innocence.

I see her now as I saw her on that first night of our meeting--to my eyes a new born vision of loveliness.
I found Constance awaiting, with curious interest, my return.