"I thought he ought to know."
"Another time it is to be hoped you will think differently. I never heard such nonsense. As if a man could understand! I only hope for my part that Hermione will not come with us to Eastbourne. I am perfectly sick of that girl's airs. Have you seen her yet?"
Julia again said, "Yes."
"Where?"
"In her room."
"You went there! I declare you are more courageous than I should have supposed! Well—what manner of reception had you?"
"She has not got over it yet."
"Of course not. And won't for another week. That's her style of saintliness, my dear."
"Whatever is wrong, it is not Hermione's religion that is in fault. It is herself!" Julia answered.
Mrs. Trevor was so astonished with the unexpected utterance, that she stared at Julia, and made no further remark for full two minutes.