"I rather thought he was this morning. If you observe, he has something of a godlike and triumphant air about him."
"I don't think his godship will triumph there," said Lady Glencora.
"I really think she would be throwing herself very much away," said the old lady.
"Miss Vavasor is not at all disposed to do that," said Mrs. Sparkes. Then that conversation was allowed to drop.
On the following Monday, Lady Midlothian arrived. The carriage was sent to meet her at the station about three o'clock in the afternoon, and Alice had to choose whether she would undergo her first introduction immediately on her relative's arrival, or whether she would keep herself out of the way till she should meet her in the drawing-room before dinner.
"I shall receive her when she comes," said Lady Glencora, "and of course will tell her that you are here."
"Yes, that will be best; and--; dear me, I declare I don't know how to manage it."

On the following Monday, Lady Midlothian arrived. The carriage was sent to meet her at the station.
"I shall receive her when she comes," said Lady Glencora, "and of course will tell her that you are here."
"Yes, that will be best; but I don't know how to manage our first meeting."
