Mr.Cowperwood knew of course.

He was so informed and intensely forceful.

And already he was so much admired by so many, her own father and mother included, and by Mr.Mollenhauer and Mr.Simpson, so she heard.

And his own home and office were so beautiful.

Besides, his quiet intensity matched her restless force.
Aileen and her sister were accordingly invited to the reception but the Butlers mere and pere were given to understand, in as tactful a manner as possible, that the dance afterward was principally for young people.
The reception brought a throng of people.