'You know I asked Mrs.Westmacott to tea.' The gentlemen walked off, and a sharp sensation impressed upon Madame de Pastourelles that Arthur was only allowed to go with Lord Findon, because _she_ was not of the party.
A sudden colour rose into her cheeks.

For the hour that followed, she devoted herself to her cousin.

But Mrs.Welby was difficult and querulous.

Amongst other complaints she expressed herself bitterly as to the appearance of Mr.Fenwick at Versailles.

Arthur had been so taken aback--Mr.Fenwick was always so atrociously rude to him! Arthur would have never come to Versailles had he known; but of course, as Uncle Findon and Eugenie liked Mr.Fenwick, as he was their friend, Arthur couldn't now avoid meeting him.