In the evening, Lady Eynesford trenchantly
condemned the ventilation of the Houses of Parliament.
"The wretched place has given Alicia a headache. I found the poor child crying with pain. I wonder you let her stay, Eleanor."
"I didn't notice that it was close or hot."
"My dear Eleanor, you're as strong as a pony," remarked Lady Eynesford. "A very little thing upsets Alicia."
CHAPTER X.
THE SMOKE OF HIDDEN FIRES.
"No, I don't like turn-down collars," remarked Daisy Medland.