She was grave, she was dignified, when Hardyman performed the ceremonies of introduction.

She would not say she was charmed to meet Miss Pink--the ordinary slang of society was not for Miss Pink's ears--she would say she felt this introduction as a privilege.

It was so seldom one met with persons of trained intellect in society.

Mrs.
Drumblade was already informed of Miss Pink's earlier triumphs in the instruction of youth.

Mrs.Drumblade had not been blessed with children herself; but she had nephews and nieces, and she was anxious about their education, especially the nieces.