"It would take away from the glory of the occasion.

I'm only a _chota Miss_, and they are too accustomed to me.

Ask Mrs.Jowett.She wouldn't call on the Watsons--the line must be drawn somewhere even by the gentle Mrs.Jowett--but she will be very sweet and nice to them.

And Miss Mary Dawson.

She is such a kind, comfortable presence in a room--I think that would be a nice little party." Pamela obediently promised to do as Jean suggested.
"I've sent to Fullers' for some cakes, though I don't myself consider them a patch on the Priorsford cakes, but they will be a change and make it more of an occasion.