On the other hand, she did proceed to have her at once properly settled.
The little room appointed her looked upon a small court or yard, and was dark, but otherwise very comfortable.

As soon as she was left to herself, she opened her boxes, put her things away in drawers and wardrobe, arranged her books within easy reach of the low chair Hesper had sent for from the drawing-room for her, and sat down to read a little, brood a little, and build a few castles in the air, more lovely than evanescent: no other house is so like its builder as this sort of castle.
About eight o'clock, Folter summoned her to go to Mrs.Redmain.By this time she was tired: she was accustomed to tea in the afternoon, and since her dinner with the housekeeper she had had nothing.
She found Mrs.Redmain dressed for the evening.

As soon as Mary entered, she dismissed Folter.
"I am going out to dinner," she said.

"Are you quite comfortable ?" "I am rather cold, and should like some tea," said Mary.
"My poor girl! have you had no tea ?" said Hesper, with some concern, and more annoyance.

"You are looking quite pale, I see! When did you have anything to eat ?" "I had a good dinner at one o'clock," replied Mary, with a rather weary smile.
"This is dreadful!" said Hesper.