He spoke with such sonorous cordiality, that the china and glass ornaments on Lucilla's chiffonier actually jingled an accompaniment to his booming bass notes.
"Come to tea, my dear sir.

Without ceremony.

To-night at six.

We must keep up your spirits, Mr.Dubourg.Cheerful society, and a little music.
Lucilla, my dear child, you will play for Mr.Dubourg, won't you?
Madame Pratolungo will do the same--at My request--I am sure.

We shall make even dull Dimchurch agreeable to our new neighbor before we have done.