As Miss Hainley's arrival was announced through the door, all the scattered maids who had been whispering with each other formed rows of two without wasting time, and the hall, which had been adorned by noise earlier, became devoid of sound.
The row was formed by all of the maids, with nobility on one side and commoners on the other, facing each other while bowing in greeting.
The light click clock sound had become strong and loud, and the only audible sound that remained was produced by Miss Hainley's heels and cane. To get to the other end of the room, she walked through the rows made by the maids.
She walked through the door to the other side of the hall, passing between maids' rows.
