The door opened, and the lady who had come to see the house appeared in the dining-room.
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She was tall and elegant; beautifully dressed, in the happiest combination of simplicity and splendor.

A light summer veil hung over her face.

She lifted it, and made her apologies for disturbing the gentlemen over their wine, with the unaffected ease and grace of a highly-bred woman.
"Pray accept my excuses for this intrusion.

I am ashamed to disturb you.
One look at the room will be quite enough." Thus far she had addressed Mr.Delamayn, who happened to be nearest to her.

Looking round the room her eye fell on Mr.Vanborough.She started, with a loud exclamation of astonishment.