How did the lady afford it?
The rest of her dress suggested a struggle with small means, waged by one who was greedy for effect, obtained at a minimum of trouble.

That she was rouged and powdered goes without saying.
And the young man?
Doris perceived at once his likeness to his father--a feeble likeness.

But he was evidently simple and good-natured, and to all appearance completely in the power of the enchantress.

He fanned her assiduously.

He picked up all the various belongings--gloves, handkerchiefs, handbag--which she perpetually let fall.