Mingott
had the
high
colour and
glassy
stare
induced in
ladies of
her age
and habit
by the
effort of
getting
into a new
dress; but
once the
disappointment
occasioned
by her
mother-in-law’s
non-appearance
had
subsided,
it was
agreed
that her
black
Chantilly
over lilac
satin,
with a
bonnet of
Parma
violets,
formed the
happiest
contrast
to Mrs.
Welland’s
blue and
plum-colour.
Far
different
was the
impression
produced
by the
gaunt and
mincing
lady who
