Mrs. Wilson Woodrow

“ In dress she always affected the utmost simplicity, but it was that costly simplicity which deceives only the uninitiated. Her manner was that of a great lady. She was quite inaccessible to the ordinary purchaser; only the wives of millionaires and noted artists were welcomed by her personally.
She came forward now without a trace of embarassment, greeting Rose effusively. If she noticed anything unusual in either Miss O'Hara's manner or expression, she ignored it, and, without giving that young woman the chance to ask embarrassing questions, she plunged at once into a discussion of gowns. ”

“ I had not thought before of their being in collusion, but such a thing is quite probable.”
“I do not believe anything of the kind,” returned Miss O'Hara, with spirit. “The more I see of her the more I am convinced that Mrs, Darrell is not the sort of a person who could possibly be connected with such an affair; but,” emphatically, “take my word for it, and keep a very keen eye on Miss MacKenzie.”
“You may be right,” agreed. Willy mildly, but without conviction in his tone. “And in the meantime there is nothing to be done apparently but watch and wait. Let us hope that it will not be long.” ”

“ When a woman asks herself that question, there is but one answer—shop. But before embarking on that fascinating pursuit she began to turn over in her mind just what kind of shopping would amuse one who had not a need or a wish ungratified. ”