"Good for you, Jane."
That evening a veritable trunk of flowers, with a note, came to Jane from Mrs. Brendon.
"Very pretty of her. Don't you think so?" Jerry said.
"Yes."
"She's quite important, you know."
"You mean she is distinguished?"
"Distinguished? No. I mean she is Mrs. Abercrombie Brendon."
"She is rich?"
"Also powerful, which you may not despise. She can be very useful to us."
He was irritated at Jane's lack of social consciousness. She had no idea of any desirability in Mrs. Brendon's patronage. She was as unmoved by this important occasion as if the Chatfields were coming to tea. She made every preparation for the comfort of their guests. The studio was delightfully immaculate, with Jerry's flowers everywhere. She made the sandwiches herself, chose the French pastry with care.