On the other side, it was very plain that fortune had not dealt so gently with her former rival.

The tall figure remained with some of its grace; but an evil life had tainted the whole person.

The face was coarse; the large eyes were red and pursed beneath the lower lids; there was no color in her cheeks.

The lips were cynical and hard, and general neglect was leading rapidly to premature old age.

Her attire was ill chosen and draggled.