25/31 But such a nice thing has happened. I have had such a delightful invi-tation for the first week in August." "I'm sure you'll enjoy it, miss," said Jane. "It's so hot in August." "Lady Maria Bayne has been kind enough to invite me to Mallowe Court," explained Emily, smiling down at the cheap slipper Jane was putting on her large, well-shaped foot. She was built on a large scale, and her foot was of no Cinderella-like proportions. "How beautiful! I was reading about Mallowe in 'Modern Society' the other day, and it said it was lovely and her ladyship's parties were wonderful for smartness. |