4/29 As she entered on this occasion she happened to overhear two women talking in a corner behind a screen erected to conceal wraps. "Oh, here comes Mrs.Cowperwood," said one. "She's the street-railway magnate's wife. Last winter and spring he was running with that Platow girl--of the Garrick Players, you know." The other nodded, studying Aileen's splendiferous green--velvet gown with envy. "She looks daring enough." Aileen managed to catch a glimpse of her observers later, when they were not looking, and her face showed her mingled resentment and feeling; but it did no good. |