"An oldish woman?"

"No. Perhaps between thirty-five and forty."

"What's she look like?"

"Describe her, Ariadne, you're an artist."

"Julie," said Miss Gale, "is a good sort. She's medium-sized, she has
brown hair and rather hazel eyes. She wears glasses, and she stoops a
little in her walk. She has perfect training and correct manners, and
she is a model servant, but she gives the impression of watching over
Miss Van Allen, whatever else she may be engaged in at the same time."

"Wears black?"

"No; usually gray gowns, or sometimes white. Inconspicuous aprons and
no cap. She's not quite a menial, but yet, not entirely a
housekeeper."

"English?"

"English speaking, if that's what you mean. But I think she's an
American. Don't you, Mrs Reeves?"

"American? Yes, of course."