She is sympathetic and also skilled in argument." With this, he took Nora by the arm and would have marched her out of the group had she not protested so vigorously that he turned from her in disgust and began questioning James Gardiner as to how he managed to survive the journey and what methods he had used to insure good behavior on the part of his charges, much to the embarrassment of that youth, who was anything but a "ladies' man." "My dear young people," finally said Mrs.Gibson, laughingly, "this impromptu reception is liable to last all night unless it is checked by a stern hand.

It is almost five o'clock, and we haven't even seen our rooms yet.

Besides, Anne will have to leave before long for the theatre.
Let us hurry with our dressing, order an early dinner and keep Anne here for it.

Shall you be able to stay ?" she asked, turning to Anne.
"I think so," replied Anne.

"I do not have to be in the theatre until after seven.