"I fairly CRY over them. And, do you know, I have a friend who does not care in the least for them. She isn't a bit musical."
"Oh, how sad! I would die if I did not——Who is the tall lady in black over by the piano?"
"I'm sure I do not know. What exquisite lace on her gown! Do you know that I just simply rave over beautiful lace!"
"Really?"
"Yes, indeed! I care more for it than for jewels, because it——Do you know the tall, fine-looking man who has just come in?"
"I'm sure I have seen him somewhere, and yet I can not——Yes, thank you, I think I will have a cup of tea. How lovely the dining-room looks!"
"Lovely!"
"Mrs. Sweet has such exquisite taste!"
"EXQUISITE! I often say——How do you do, my deah? So glad to see you!"
"Thanks! So glad to meet YOU!"