It was from her especially that this message had been sent to our friend Crosbie; for, during the last spring in London, she and Crosbie had known each other well.

Yes, my gentle readers; it is true, as your heart suggests to you.

Under such circumstances Mr Crosbie should not have gone to Courcy Castle.
Such was the family circle of the de Courcys.

Among their present guests I need not enumerate many.

First and foremost in all respects was Lady Dumbello, of whose parentage and position a few words were said in the last chapter.