“Very unsophisticated and very unconventional, mamma?” suggested Odalite.
“Yes, dear, that will do. But for those drawbacks, you may find her amusing.”
“But perhaps she is more amusing on account of those drawbacks, mamma,” suggested Odalite.
But her mother shuddered.
There was a little bustle at the chamber door, which opened suddenly.
Mrs. Force turned around, and exclaimed:
“Here comes Wynnette, delighted to see you up! And now, dear, I will leave you with your sister, and return to our visitors. You will be down to dinner, you say?”
“Oh, yes, mamma—certainly,” said Odalite.
Mrs. Force kissed her daughter, and left the room.
“Mrs. Colonel is a whole regiment, I tell you, Odalite!” she heard Wynnette say, as she closed the door.