"True philanthropy, and true patriotism!" "Beyond a doubt," agreed Dyce.

"Lady Ogram deserves well of her country." "There's just one way," remarked Mrs.Gallantry, "in which, it seems to me, she could have deserved better.

Don't be angry with me, Lady Ogram; you know I profit by your example in saying just what I think.

Now, if, instead of a mill, you had built a training institution for domestic service--" "Bah!" broke in the hostess.

"How you harp on that idea! Haven't you any other ?" "One or two more, I assure you," replied Mrs.Gallantry, with the utmost good-humour.