Well, he would get back at him just the same for the snub.
"It's none of my business," he retorted, "but it's a good deal of Adrian Fellowes' business--" "What is a good deal of Adrian Fellowes' business ?" "Al'mah coming to your rooms.

Fellowes is her man.

Going to marry her, I suppose," he added, cynically.
Byng's jaw set and his eyes became cold.

"Still, I'd suggest your minding your own business, Barry.

Your tongue will get you into trouble some day....