It came on suddenly, you know, and she asked me to tell you how awfully sorry she was--if she'd known where you were dining she'd have sent you word." "She did know where I was dining; I mentioned it in my telegram.

But it doesn't matter, of course.

I suppose if she's so poorly she won't go back to Bellomont in the morning, and I can come and see her then." "Yes: exactly--that's capital.

I'll tell her you'll pop in tomorrow morning.

And now do sit down a minute, there's a dear, and let's have a nice quiet jaw together.