It would all be extremely disagreeable.

Grace reflected.

Then the memory of the Anarchist's glaring incivility returned, and without further hesitation Grace walked into the living-room, followed by her companions.
Mrs.Elwood, who was sitting in her favorite chair reading a magazine, looked up absently, then, staring incredulously at the newcomers, trotted across the room, both hands outstretched in welcome.

"Why, Miss Harlowe and Miss Nesbit, I had given you up for to-night.

Here are Miss Pierson and Miss Briggs, too.