However, let's change the subject.

Now that I'm here, show me where I can put my clothes," she added, addressing Miriam.

"Do you keep your things in order?
I never do.

The morning I left home Ma said she felt sorry for my future roommate." Elfreda kept up a brisk monologue as she opened one of her suit cases and began hauling out its contents.

Miriam made a gesture of hopeless resignation behind the stout girl's back.
"I must go to my room and get ready for dinner," said Grace, her eyes dancing.