"Isn't it? But they're a bit too formidable even for one of my sober tastes."
"I see. They're interesting and clever."
"If Low Church and frumpy clothes are cleverness, they're geniuses," he remarked.
"Of course, you prefer High Church and low bodices," retorted Mavis.
Soon after, Mrs Hamilton and Mavis left the men and went upstairs to the drawing-room. The girl was uneasy in her mind as to how Mrs Hamilton would take the fact of her having considerably eclipsed her employer at table; now that they were alone together, she feared some token of Mrs Hamilton's displeasure.
To her surprise and delight, this person said:
"You're an absolute treasure."
"You think so?"
"I don't think; I know. But then, I never make a mistake."
"I'm glad you're pleased."