To-day a slight rain hindered riding; but to compensate, a package had come from London, and Mrs. Davilow had just left the room after bringing in for admiration the beautiful things (of Grandcourt's ordering) which lay scattered about on the tables. 
Today rain hindered riding; but to compensate, a package had come from London, and beautiful things (of Grandcourt's ordering) lay scattered about on the tables for