Clare looked eagerly, and I just caught the dark, bitter expression on Coralie's face; then they entered.

As a matter of course, I introduced Lady Thesiger first.

She stooped down to kiss the sweet face that seemed to win universal love.

Then I remember taking Agatha's hand and leading her up to Clare.

What could they have thought of me?
I forgot everything except that the two women I loved best were there together.
Lady Thesiger then turned toward mademoiselle.