What was something they did at first?
There was hunting
Who went?
the gentlemen
Where did they go?
out of Sir Harry's country
Who showed up the day before?
Ayala
Who else?
the Colonel
Which day was this?
Thursday
Did they expect to go with them?
No
Why not?
It had been arranged before on Nina's account
That what?
Nina now was not to hunt any more
Why else did she think she wouldn't go?
the horse which Alaya had ridden was no longer in the stables
Who told her this?
Lady Albury
Who kept her company?
Lady Rufford
Did she like her?
No
Why not?
Lady Rufford was patronising to her
How so?
She implied Ayala was much in luck's way
In what way?
to find such a friend as Lady Albury
What exactly did she say?
"Lady Albury seems to be quite a kind friend to you,"
Was this true?
Yes
What did she say back?
"A very kind friend, indeed. Some people only make friends of those who are as grand as themselves."
Was this a retort?
Yes