I'm sure it can't be anything important." Scott piloted her across the vestibule to the couch on which Lady Grace sat.

She was a large, fair woman with limpid eyes and drawling speech.
She extended a plump white hand to the girl.
"Dinah, my dear, I think you have had almost enough for to-night.

And they were so very behind time in starting.

Your mother would not like you to stay up late, I feel sure.

You had better go to bed when this dance is over.