You'll see--in five years.

Of course the stupid men admire her, and she plays her cards very cleverly; but--my dear!"-- suddenly the formidable old woman bent forward, and tapped Diana's arm with her fan--"let me give you a word of advice.
Don't be too innocent here--or too amiable.

Don't give yourself away--especially to Alicia!" Diana had the disagreeable feeling of being looked through and through, physically and mentally; though at the same time she was only very vaguely conscious as to what there might be either for Lady Niton or Miss Drake to see.
"Thank you very much," she said, trying to laugh it off.

"It is very kind of you to warn me--but really I don't think you need." She looked round her waveringly.
"May I introduce you to my friend?
Mrs.Colwood--Lady Niton." For her glance of appeal had brought Mrs.Colwood to her aid, and between them they coped with this _enfant terrible_ among dowagers till the gentlemen came in.
"Here is Sir James Childe," said Lady Niton, rising.

"He wants to talk to you, and he don't like me.