"It is not mine," said Rotha flushing. "It is Antoinette's. They tried it on, but it did not fit me. I told aunt Serena I would rather wear my own old one."
"That is the one you are wearing now?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"My dear, is that your whole supply for the winter?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"I observe you have a nice supply of under wear."
"Yes, ma'am. That was got for me by somebody else; not my aunt."
"Have you other relations then, besides Mrs. Busby?"
"No, ma'am. But I have a friend."
"May I know more, since you have begun to confide in me? Who is this friend?"