So, if she was surprised,
it was not greatly when Delight suddenly kissed her. She saw then
that the girl had brought her some spring flowers, and the little
tribute touched her.
"What a nice child you are!" she said, and standing before the
mirror proceeded to take off her hat. Before her she could see the
reflection of Delight's face, and her own tired, slightly haggard
eyes.
"And how unutterably old you make me look!" she added, smiling.
"You are too lovely for words, Mrs. Valentine."
Audrey patted her hair into order, and continued her smiling
inspection of the girl's face.
"And now we have exchanged compliments," she said, "we will have
some tea, and then you shall tell me what you are so excited about."
"I am excited; I - "
"Let's have the tea first."
Audrey's housekeeping was still rather casual. Tidiness of Natalie's
meticulous order would always be beyond her, but after certain
frantic searches for what was needed, she made some delicious tea.
"Order was left out of me, somehow," she complained.
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