So I let the opportunity go by.
I told her of Miss Leonard's kindness.

She had been a little hurt, I think, at the young lady's absence, but she was never used to look for slights, and my testimony cleared away all shadow of offence.

Afterwards I found that the girls at home were indignant at Miss Leonard's hauteur.
They had expected something different.

She had disappointed them.

Mrs.
Hill was courteous, Mr.Hill was kind, but Miss Leonard ignored the dear old mother altogether.
"'Tis always the way with upstarts," said Jane; and the foolish little hearts were up in arms.
"Tell me, my darling," said Mrs.Hollingford, with her arm round my neck, "is there anything amiss between you and John ?" "What could there be amiss ?" I said, kissing her hand, and avoiding her eyes.