I'm nowhere beside you, for Belle has heaps of taste, and you're quite French, I assure you.

Let your flowers hang, don't be so careful of them, and be sure you don't trip," returned Sallie, trying not to care that Meg was prettier than herself.
Keeping that warning carefully in mind, Margaret got safely down stairs and sailed into the drawing rooms where the Moffats and a few early guests were assembled.

She very soon discovered that there is a charm about fine clothes which attracts a certain class of people and secures their respect.

Several young ladies, who had taken no notice of her before, were very affectionate all of a sudden.

Several young gentlemen, who had only stared at her at the other party, now not only stared, but asked to be introduced, and said all manner of foolish but agreeable things to her, and several old ladies, who sat on the sofas, and criticized the rest of the party, inquired who she was with an air of interest.