It must not be brought as an accusation against Lady Glencora's guests that they pressed round to look at the necklace.

Lady Glencora's guests knew better than to do that.

But there was some slight ferment,--slight, but still felt both by Lord Fawn and by Lady Eustace.

Eyes were turned upon the diamonds, and there were whispers here and there.
Lizzie bore it very well; but Lord Fawn was uncomfortable.
"I like her for wearing them," said Lady Glencora to Lady Chiltern.
"Yes;--if she means to keep them.

I don't pretend, however, to know anything about it.