And," she paused, studying the lace of her fan, "I suppose I have not made more mistakes than other people.

I have always made a point of trying to get to know people whose appearance I like.

That is my vulgar reason.

You do not mind my saying so--do you ?" Jocelyn laughed with slightly heightened colour, which Lady Cantourne noted with an appreciative little nod.
"My other reason is that, years ago at school, I knew a girl who was very like you.

I loved her intensely--for a short time--as girls do at school, you know.