My lady never mentioned her in any way.

This was in accordance with Lady Ludlow's well-known principles.

She neither saw nor heard, nor was in any way cognisant of the existence of those who had no legal right to exist at all.

If Miss Galindo had hoped to have an exception made in Bessy's favour, she was mistaken.

My lady sent a note inviting Miss Galindo herself to tea one evening, about a month after Bessy came; but Miss Galindo "had a cold and could not come." The next time she was invited, she "had an engagement at home"-- a step nearer to the absolute truth.