But she insisted on keeping the engagement for the supper, but changing it to here.
Besides herself and myself, there are to be only her uncle, her cousin, and just one guest.

That is why I am so certain, sir, she is not expecting you." "But you see," smiled Larry, "I am that one guest." Miss Grierson shook her carefully coiffured transformation.

"I've met the guest who is coming, and I certainly have not met you." "Then she must have asked two of us.

Anyhow, I'll just speak to her, and if I'm mistaken and de trop, I'll withdraw." And ere Miss Grierson could even stir up an intention to intervene further, this well-mannered young man had smiled his disarming smile and bowed to her and had passed through the door, closing it behind him.
He halted, the knob in his hand.

Maggie was standing sidewise to him, holding a telephone in her hand, its receiver at her ear.