24/25 "In the society of Lady Lydiard, you cannot possibly have formed correct ideas of the English aristocracy. Observe Mr.Hardyman when he does me the honor to call to-morrow--and you will see the difference." "Mr.Hardyman is your visitor, aunt--not mine. I was going to ask you to let me remain upstairs in my room." Miss Pink was unaffectedly shocked. "This is what you learn at Lady Lydiard's!" she observed. "No, Isabel, your absence would be a breach of good manners--I cannot possibly permit it. |