The khaki colouring of her coat and brief skirt and cap added to their military air with pipings and cords and a small upright feather of scarlet.

She wore a badge and a jewelled pin or so.

She was about to pass Robin unrecognised but took a second glance at her and stopped.
"I didn't know you," she exclaimed.

"What is the matter ?" "Nothing--thank you," Robin answered pausing.
"Something _is_! You are losing your looks.

Is your mistress working you to death ?" "The Duchess is very kind indeed.