She herself had been most carefully trained concerning manners of incoming and outgoing.

She, however, did not care.

She had no especial love for children unless they were small and appealing because of helplessness.
"I must go," she said.

"It is six o'clock, supper will be ready." She glanced rather apprehensively as she spoke at the large white house, not two minutes' walk distant across the street.
"How very delightful it is to be as punctual as your people are," said Margaret.

"Good-bye, Annie." She spoke abstractedly, and Annie felt a little hurt.