"I must find out who she is, and where she comes from.

And, fancy, she has come quite alone.

I have inquired.

How hopelessly out of fashion she dresses.
And what a hat!" "I should not take the trouble to speak to her," said one of the men.
"She may fasten herself on to you.

You know what a bore that is." "Oh, I can easily snub any one if I wish," replied Mrs.Reffold, rather disdainfully.
So she hastened up to Bernardine, and held out her well-gloved hand.
"I had not a chance of speaking to you last night, Miss Holme," she said.