“It is all neat and clean and tidy. I won’t be ashamed of it!” she told herself angrily, as she turned to search for her keys.
But the evening-dresses! The next moment with a mingling of relief and irritation, she heard Mollie’s unabashed reply—
“Oh, we have only black dresses! We will wear the net over-skirts, please!”
Just like Mollie, to wear her best clothes on the first possible occasion, instead of prudently storing them up for a special need! But it was too late to protest; already the maid was leading the way onward. The all-important interview was at hand!
Chapter Seven.
Mr Farrell’s Plan.
“Miss Farrell, sir!” said the maid, throwing open the door of the library.
And Ruth walked forward, followed closely by Mollie.