He had not presumed to address Lady Kingsland directly.

The first was a little Southern quadroon; the second a bright-looking young squaw.
"These are your American ladies, are they?
Pretty enough to be ladies, certainly.

Look, Harrie! Isn't that Indian face exquisite ?" He passed them to his wife.

The third was an actress, the fourth a _danseuse_.

All were beautiful.