She was a formidable style of lady with spectacles, a prominent nose, and a loud voice, who had the effect of wanting a great deal of room. And she really did, for she knocked down little chairs with her skirts that were quite a great way off. As only Ada and I were at home, we received her timidly, for she seemed to come in like cold weather and to make the little Pardiggles blue as they followed.

She was a formidable lady with spectacles, a prominent nose, and a loud voice, who knocked down little chairs with her skirts. As only Ada and I were at home, we received her timidly.
