Her dainty little French shoes and fine gold ornaments were immensely admired by the two young girls beside her, who were not yet "out," and were accustomed to be clothed in the simplest attire.

Not only her dress, but her accent, which was slightly foreign, her peculiarly winning smiles, her merry little laugh and graceful movements all seemed to the Enderbys more charming than could be described.

Even Phyllis, usually so critical, was taken captive by their new friend, Reine.
Miss Gaythorne was just finishing a piece of embroidery.

She was very skilful with her needle, and her work was pronounced perfection by Phyllis and Nell.

Mrs.Enderby joined her daughters in warm praise of the delicate production to which their visitor was just now putting the last touches.
"I could so easily work one like it for you while I am here," said Reine, "if I had only a new design.