'She was courteous.'
'Oh! I can fancy her flutter! For my part, if there be one character in the world more odious than another, I think it is a fussy woman. Lady ——, with Lord Cadurcis dining with her, and the new beauty for a niece, must have been in a most delectable state of bustle.'
'I thought she was rather quiet,' said her companion with provoking indifference. 'She seemed to me an agreeable person.'
'I suppose you mean Miss Herbert?' said Lady Monteagle.
'Oh! these are moderate expressions to use in reference to a person like Miss Herbert.'
'You know what they said of you two at Ranelagh?' said her ladyship.
'No,' said Lord Cadurcis, somewhat changing colour, and speaking through his teeth; 'something devilish pleasant, I dare say.'
'They call you Sedition and Treason,' said Lady Monteagle.
'Then we are well suited,' said Lord Cadurcis.
'She certainly is a beautiful creature,' said her ladyship.