"Her musical powers are wonderful.

I wish you knew her, she is a charming girl." "You must help me to that knowledge on our return to B--." "Nothing would give me more pleasure.

I am sure you will like each other," said Hendrickson, warmly.
From that point in the conversation Mrs.Dexter began to lose her self-possession, and free, outspoken manner.

The subject was changed, but the airiness of tone and lightness of speech was gone.
Just in time, Mrs.Florence came across the room, joined the circle, and saving her from a betrayal of feelings that she would not, on any account, have manifested.
Mrs.Florence was a woman of taste.

She had been in New York a few days previously, whither she had gone to hear a celebrated European singer, whose fame had preceded her.