Two people cannot make their way about as easily as one; and they never want to see the same pictures." "But, my dear, consider the impropriety of a young girl walking about by herself." "Surely there is no impropriety in it.

Lots of people--all sensible women do it.

Who can tell, in this crowd, whether you are by yourself or not?
And what does it matter if----" Here Mrs.Fairfax's attention was diverted by the approach of one of her numerous acquaintances.

Marian, after a moment's indecision, slipped away and began her tour of the rooms alone, passing quickly through the first in order to escape pursuit.

In the second she tried to look at the pictures; but as she now for the first time realized that she might meet Conolly at any moment, doubt as to what answer she should give him seized her; and she felt a strong impulse to fly.