Admission to be by invitation card.

I write to Lady Ogram, and no doubt you will consult with her." This looked like business.

Dyce reflected rather nervously that he would have to make a speech--a practical speech; he must define his political attitude; philosophical generalities would not serve in the public room at the Saracen's Head.

Well, he had a fortnight to think about it.

And here was an excuse for calling on Lady Ogram, of which he would avail himself at once.
In the afternoon he went to Bunting's Hotel, but Lady Ogram was not at home.