{"West End" = from the fashionable West End of London}
"I was not aware of it; but then I am really a rustic," Miss
Wyllys added, smiling.
"Yes, it is unfortunate, you should be so far from the village. Emmeline and I often pity you, Miss Elinor, for being so far from genteel society."
"That is scarcely worth while, I assure you, for we have several pleasant families, within a short distance."
"But only a very small circle, however. Now we have quite a large set of aristocratic people, in the village. Some of our inhabitants are very refined, I assure you, Mrs. Wyllys."
The lady bowed.
"You will find your two next neighbours, Mrs. Bibbs and Mrs.
Tibbs, very fascinating ladies," observed Miss Emmeline. "Mrs.
Bibbs is one of our beauties; and Mrs. Tibbs, our most elegant
dresser."
"Emmeline is going over the Court Calendar, for you, already," said Mrs. Hilson, laughing fashionably.
{"Court Calendar" = from the section of British newspapers devoted to the schedule and appearances of the Royal Family}
"Are these ladies the wives of judges?" inquired Mrs. Wyllys.