The Kirby Simpsons, of West Kensington; and Mrs.Hollings, of Highgate--' Miss Derrick cast down her eyes and seemed to reflect.

Then she spoke abruptly.
'I don't know any people to speak of.

I ought to tell you that my mother has come down with me.

She's waiting at the station till I go back; then she'll come and see you.

You're surprised?
Well, I had better tell you that I'm leaving home because I can't get on with my people.