The other consideration had reference to a woman's independence.
"He doesn't tell me of every man he meets through the day, and why should I feel under obligation to speak of every lady who calls ?" So she thought.

"As to Mrs.Lloyd, he would have a hundred prying question's to ask, as if I we not competent to judge of the character of my own friends and acquaintances ?" Within a week the call of Mrs.Lloyd was reciprocated by Mrs.
Emerson; not in consequence of feeling drawn toward that lady, but she had promised to return the friendly visit, and must keep her word.

She found her domiciliated in a fashionable boarding-house, and was received in the common parlor, in which were two or three ladies and a gentleman, besides Mrs.Lloyd.The greeting she received was warm, almost affectionate.

In spite of the prejudice that was creeping into her mind in consequence of an unfavorable first impression, Mrs.Emerson was flattered by her reception, and before the termination of her visit she was satisfied that she had not, in the beginning, formed a right estimate of this really fascinating woman.
"I hope to see you right soon," she said, as she bade Mrs.Lloyd good-morning.

"It will not be my fault if we do not soon know each other better." "Nor mine either," replied Mrs.Lloyd.