To her Adela was interesting, personally and still more as an illustration of a social experiment.
'How young she is!' was her remark to Mr.Westlake shortly after making Adela's acquaintance.

'It will amuse you, the thought I had; I really must tell it you.

She realises my idea of a virgin mother.

Haven't you felt anything of the kind ?' Mr.Westlake smiled.
'Yes, I understand.

Stella said something evidently traceable to the same impression; her voice, she said, is full of forgiveness.' 'Excellent! And has she much to forgive, do you think ?' 'I hope not.' 'Yet she is not exactly happy, I imagine ?' Mr.Westlake did not care to discuss the subject.