Still that wasn't her fault, after all.
As the three sat down, Timmy upset the narrow oak stool on which he had placed himself with a great clatter, and Radmore suddenly realised that he had made a mistake in bringing the boy.

For the first time since his return to England he saw something like a frown gather on Mrs.Crofton's face.

Perhaps, unlike most nice women, she didn't like children?
"I'm awfully grateful to you for having told me about Beechfield," she exclaimed.

"Although I've hardly been here a week, I do feel what a delightful place it is! Everybody is so kind and friendly.

Why the very first day I was here I was asked to supper at Old Place--and several people have left cards on me already.