"Alice Mansfield."
"What's your friend's name?"
"Mrs. Adams."
"Are you a missis, too?"
She hesitated. This was impertinent, but then she herself was an
intrusive guest. "No," she answered, "I am not married."
"Where are you from?"
"New York City."
"You're a long way from home."
"Yes, I'm feeling that this minute." She drew the coverlet a little
closer to her chin.