Yes, they were.

So, while Willie stayed with me, Mr.
Thoroughgood went into the house.

In about ten minutes he returned, followed by three ladies; one tall, pale lady, wrapped in a white shawl, leaned on a younger lady, with dark eyes and a merry face; the other, a very stately-looking person, was Miss Blomefield.

They all came and looked at me and asked questions.

The younger lady--that was Miss Ellen--took to me very much; she said she was sure she should like me, I had such a good face.