For the slim Countess d'Enver possessed both, inherited from her Pittsburgh parents; and Mrs.Hind-Willet was born to a social security indisputable; and Latimer Varyck had been in the diplomatic service before he wrote "Unclothed," and the handsome, dark-eyed Mrs.
Atherstane divided social Manhattan with a blonder and lovelier rival.
Valerie entering with Neville, slender, self-possessed, a hint of inquiry in her level eyes, heard the man at the door announce them, and was conscious of many people turning as they passed into the big reception room.

A woman near her murmured, "What a beauty!" Another added, "How intelligently gowned!" The slim Countess Helene d'Enver, nee Nellie Jackson, held out a perfectly gloved hand and nodded amiably to Neville.

Then, smiling fixedly at Valerie: "My dear, how nice of you," she said.

"And you, too, Louis; it is very amusing of you to come.

Jose Querida has just departed.