"Seven days is enough to know any person." "Or perhaps seven hours; eh, Mr Gresham ?" "Seven hours--well, perhaps seven hours, if they happen to be a good deal together during the time." "There's nothing after all like love at first sight, is there, Mr Gresham ?" Frank knew well enough that she was quizzing him, and could not resist the temptation he felt to be revenged on her.

"I am sure it's very pleasant," said he; "but as for myself, I have never experienced it." "Ha, ha, ha!" laughed Miss Dunstable.

"Upon my word, Mr Gresham, I like you amazingly.

I didn't expect to meet anybody down here that I should like half so much.

You must come and see me in London, and I'll introduce you to my three knights," and so saying, she moved away and fell into conversation with some of the higher powers.
Frank felt himself to be rather snubbed, in spite of the strong expression which Miss Dunstable had made in his favour.