Wingless Bird - стр. 42

Lady Cranford laughed softly, and they all headed for the large, beautiful doors leading into the huge ballroom of the mansion.

Suddenly Vivian noticed a dark-haired girl standing at the far window and smiled slyly: the girl was none other than Mademoiselle de Croix.

The beautiful Frenchwoman was looking at Vivian, and a friendly smile played on her lips as if she were silently inviting her to a conversation.

– I beg your pardon, I'll be a little late," said Vivian, suddenly, quietly, to herself.