He did not care to look at the speaker, and it became difficult for him to keep up the conversation.

Luckily, at this moment the first luncheon bell sounded.
"Lady Ogram has returned," said Constance.

They had wandered to the rear of the house, and thus did not know of the arrival of the carriage.

"Shall we go in ?" She led the way into a small drawing-room, and excused herself for leaving him alone.

A moment later, there appeared a page, who conducted him to a chamber where he could prepare for luncheon.