I've often envied you your energy." Age had touched Mrs.Keith lightly, though she had long been a childless widow and had silvery hair.

Tall and finely made, with prominent nose and piercing eyes, she was marked by a certain stateliness and a decided manner.

She was blunt without rudeness, and though often forceful was seldom arrogant.
Careless of her dress, as she generally was, Margaret Keith bore the stamp of refinement and breeding, "Ah!" she said; "I begin to feel I'm old.

But will you come to Montreal with me to-night ?" "I suppose I'd better, though the boat takes longer than the train, and I hear that the Place Viger is full.

I don't know anything about the other hotels; they might not be comfortable." "They'll no doubt be able to offer us all that we require, and I never pamper myself," Mrs.Keith replied.