There is no young woman in Milby now who can be compared with what Janet was when she was married, either in mind or person.

I consider Miss Landor far, far below her.

Indeed, I cannot say much for the mental superiority of the young ladies in our first families.

They are superficial--very superficial.' 'She made the handsomest bride that ever came out of Milby church, too,' said Mrs.Pettifer.

'Such a very fine figure! And it showed off her white poplin so well.