Mrs.Cust said that anything you found deficient in my wardrobe it would be better for you to supply, than for her, as you would be the best judge of what I should require." "Mrs.Cust does not pay much attention to dress, probably," observed Lady Verner coldly.

"She is a clergyman's wife.

It is sad taste when people neglect themselves, whatever may be the duties of their station." "But Mrs.Cust does not neglect herself," spoke up Lucy, a surprised look upon her face.

"She is always dressed nicely--not fine, you know.
Mrs.Cust says that the lower classes have become so fine nowadays, that nearly the only way you may know a lady, until she speaks, is by her quiet simplicity." "My dear, Mrs.Cust should say elegant simplicity," corrected Lady Verner.

"She ought to know.