"I think she should have invited one of you first." "Perhaps it is not an invitation," said Jane.
"What else is it likely to be, child ?" said Mrs.McQuinch.Then, as she thought how much pleasanter her home would be without Elinor, she added, "After all, it will do Nelly good to get away from here.

She needs change, I think.

I wish she would come down.

It is too bad of her to be always late like this." Elinor came in presently, wearing a neglected black gown; her face pale; her eyes surrounded by dark circles; her black hair straggling in wisps over her forehead.

Her sisters, dressed twinlike in white muslin and gold lockets, emphasized her by contrast.