She admitted herself with a latch-key, and went straight upstairs without encountering anyone.
Descending again in a few moments, she entered the front room on the ground-floor.

This served both as parlour and dining-room; it was comfortably furnished, without much attempt at adornment.

On the walls were a few autotypes and old engravings.

A recess between fireplace and window was fitted with shelves, which supported hundreds of volumes, the overflow of Yule's library.

The table was laid for a meal.