"You don't look very well, Miss Dredge."
"I am perfectly well, thank you, madam."
She went out, closing the door. Susan said reflectively:
"Crossed in love, I dare say."
"Poor dear, I hope not."
"Six months ago I did think that she and James Miggott might make a match of it."
"What?"
"Why shouldn't they? Very suitable, I'm sure."
"Oh yes," Posy murmured hastily. Changing the subject briskly, she went on: "If the Christopher chairs are to be placed in this room, I suppose that father means to keep them."
"Till he gets a big price."