IN WHICH MRS.

DILLINGHAM MAKES SOME IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES, BUT FAILS TO REVEAL THEM TO THE READER.
Mrs.Dillingham was walking back and forth alone through her long drawing-room.

She was revolving in her mind a compliment, breathed into her ear by her friend Mrs.Talbot that day.

Mrs.Talbot had heard from the mouth of one of Mrs.Dillingham's admirers the statement, confirmed with a hearty, good-natured oath, that he considered the fascinating widow "the best groomed woman in New York." The compliment conveyed a certain intimation which was not pleasant for her to entertain.

She was indebted to her skill in self-"grooming" for the preservation of her youthful appearance.