custom on being introduced to a lady; and Ellen Olenska bent her head slightly, keeping her own pale-gloved hands clasped on her huge fan of eagle feathers. Having greeted Mrs. Lovell Mingott, a large blonde lady in creaking satin, he sat down beside his betrothed, and said in a low tone: \"I hope you've told Madame Olenska that we're engaged? I want everybody to know—I want you to let me announce it this evening at the ball.\"
custom on being introduced to a lady; and Ellen Olenska bent her head slightly, keeping her own pale-gloved hands clasped on her huge fan of eagle feathers. Having greeted Mrs. Lovell Mingott, a large blonde lady in creaking satin, he sat down beside his betrothed, and said in a low tone: \"I hope you've told Madame Olenska that we're engaged? I want everybody to know—I want you to let me announce it this evening at the ball.\"
