Let the ground be thoroughly prepared.
'May I advise you, Mr.Mutimer ?' she said, in a lowered voice, bending forward.

'Let me deliver the invitation.

I think it would be better, really.

We shall see whether you can persuade Mr.Wyvern to be present.
I promise you to--in fact, not to interpose any obstacle if Adela thinks she can be present at the lunch.' 'Then I'll leave it so,' said Richard, more cheerfully.

Mrs.Waltham could see that his nerves were in a dancing state.