As it was, Marion found this little event more endurable than she expected.

She also found that Lali, when she laughed in pleasant acknowledgment of that How! had remarkably white and regular teeth.

Indeed, Marion Armour began to discover some estimable points in the appearance of her savage sister-in-law.

Marion remarked to herself that Lali might be a rather striking person, if she were dressed, as her mother said, in Christian garments, could speak the English language well--and was somebody else's sister-in-law.
At this point Mackenzie came breathlessly to the bridge, and called out a little sharply to Lali, rebuking her.

In this Mackenzie made a mistake; for not only did Lali draw herself up with considerable dignity, but Marion, noticing the masterful nature of the tone, instantly said: "Mackenzie, you must remember that you are speaking to Mrs.Francis Armour, and that her position in General Armour's house is the same as mine.