Then you'll be fit to go out with her ladyship in the carriage and get your other things." It was the last day of the ugly linsey.

Simmons got through her task with great quickness.

She was a woman of taste, else she had not been Lady Anne's maid.

Lady Anne was more particular about her garments than most young women.

And, having once made up her mind to like Mary, Simmons took an interest in her task.
"You are so kind, Mrs.Simmons," Mary said gratefully, feeling the gentleness and dexterity with which the woman tried on her new garments without once jarring the broken arm.
"I'm kind enough to those who take me the proper way," said Simmons, greatly pleased with Mary's prefix of Mrs., which was brevet rank, since Simmons had never married.