A man who means what he says, and knows how to say it; that's a great deal nowadays." Constance assented with all good-humour to Lady Ogram's praise.
"You must answer him for me," the old lady continued.

"No need, of course, to show me what you write; just put it into a letter of your own." "I hardly think I shall be writing to Mr.Lashmar," said Miss Bride, very quietly.
"Do you mean that ?" Their eyes met' and Constance bore the other's gaze without flinching.
"We are not such great friends, Lady Ogram.

You will remember I told you that I knew him but slightly." "All right.

It has nothing to do with me, whether you're friends or not.

You can answer as my secretary, I suppose ?" And Lady Ogram, with her uncertain, yet not undignified, footfall, went straightway from the room.