Mrs.Muir's remark that she would become a belle in spite of herself proved true; but while she affected no exclusive or distant airs, the most callow and forward youth felt at once the restraint of her fine reserve.

Her sensitive nature enabled her, in a place of public resort, to know instinctively whom to keep at a distance, and who, like Dr.Sommers, not only invited but justified a frank and friendly manner.
As the time for the gentlemen to arrive approached, Mrs.Muir showed more restless interest than Madge.

The one anticipated a bit of amusement over Graydon's surprise; the other looked forward to meeting her fate.

Mrs.Muir was garrulous; Madge was comparatively silent, and maintained the semblance of interest in a book so naturally that her sister exclaimed, "I expect you will die with a book in your hand! I could no more read now than preach a sermon.

Come, it's time to make your toilet.