"She _is_ English; a distant relative of Madam's with such an interesting history.

The year I finished school she came in the middle of the spring term, such a sad-looking creature all in black.

Her mother had just died, and her father, who only a short time before had succeeded to the title and estates, sent her over here to be with Madam for awhile.

He didn't know what to do with her, as she seemed to be going into a decline.

She isn't like the same girl now." "Oh, is she a real 'My-lady-the-carriage-waits' ?" asked Mary, her eyes wide with interest.
"Yes, she belongs to a very ancient and noble family," said Betty, amused at her enthusiasm.