But tell me, Jean, how is Miss Reston conducting herself in Priorsford ?" "With the greatest propriety, I assure you," Pamela replied for herself.
"Aren't I, Jean?
I have dined with Mrs.Duff-Whalley and been introduced to 'the County.' You were regrettably absent from that august gathering, I seem to remember.

I have lunched with the Jowetts, and left the table without a stain either on the cloth or my character, but it was a great nervous strain.

I thought of you, Jock, old man, and deeply sympathised with your experience.

I have been to quite a lot of tea-parties, and I have given one or two.

Indeed, I am becoming as absorbed in Priorsford as you are in sheep." "You have been to Hopetoun, I know." "Yes, but don't mix that up with ordinary tea-parties That is an experience to keep apart.