Don't you think it would be petty of me if I stood out?
What have the dead things that have passed between us to do with my tribute as an Englishwoman ?" What indeed?
I asked her whether she was attending in her private capacity or as one of the representatives of the V.A.D.

nurses.

I learned for the thousandth time that Betty Connor did not deal in half measures.

If she went at all, it was as Betty Connor that she would go.
Her aunts would accompany her.

It was part of the municipal ordering of things that the Town Clerk should have sent them the special cards of invitation.
"I think it my duty to go," said Betty.
"If you think so, my dear," said I, "then it is your duty.