For Mrs.
De Graf was vain and self-important, and still thought herself attractive and even girlish.

It would really be a relief to have Beth out of the way for a few months.
The girl packed her own trunk and arranged for it to be taken to the station.

In the morning she entered the music room to bid the Professor good-bye.

He frowned at the interruption, for the oratorio was especially engrossing at the time.

Mrs.De Graf kissed her daughter lightly upon the lips and said in a perfunctory way that she hoped Beth would have a good time.
The girl had no thought of resenting the lack of affection displayed by her parents.