"Poor Pauline! Her career was always a mystery to me.

I was at school with her, and she was the most generous, lovable girl! Yet she came to a wretched end," turning to her flock, her tone growing didactic.

"One is never safe, you see.

One must always be on guard." "Oh, my dear!" cried Frances impatiently.

"You surely don't mean to class these girls and me with Pauline Felix! Come, come!" "None of us is safe," repeated Clara stiffly.