Otherwise their contributions to the general store of amusement did not amount to much, for her ladyship did most of the talking.
Geoffrey introduced Mr.Granger, whom Honoria could not at first remember.

Nor did she receive the announcement that he was going to dine and stay the night with any particular enthusiasm.

The young men melted away at Geoffrey's advent like mists before a rising sun.

He greeted them civilly enough, but with him they had nothing in common.

To tell the truth they were a little afraid of him.