Mr.Hale, Mr.Clancy and myself would have been with her till nearly midnight had I not quarrelled with Mr.Clancy.

As it was, Mr.Hale escorted me home about half-past nine, and I understand Mr.Clancy left about ten.

When Miss Loach was not playing whist or bridge she never cared about having anyone in her house.

She was rather a misanthrope." "Did she expect anyone that evening ?" "No.

At all events, she said nothing about expecting anyone." "Did she expect her nephew ?" "Mr.Basil Saxon ?" said Mrs.Herne, looking surprised.