Chapter 19 A LITTLE CHAT

MADAME F---MADAME H---

(These ladies are seated at needlework as they talk.)

Madame F-For myself, you know, my dear, I fulfil my duties tolerably, still I am not what would be called a devotee. By no means. Pass me your scissors. Thanks.

Madame H-You are quite welcome, dear. What a time those little squares of lace must take. I am like you