Janet had passed part of her schooldays at Chetwynd's; and with her brother Charlie she had also attended Sarah Gailey's private dancing-class (famous throughout Turnhill, Bursley, and Hanbridge) at the same time as Hilda.

She was known, she was almost notorious, as a universal favourite.

By instinct, without taking thought, she pleased everybody, great and small.

Nature had spoiled her, endowing her with some beauty, and undeniable elegance, and abundant sincere kindliness.

She had only to smile, and she made a friend; it cost her nothing.