Her voice was low and marvelously sweet.

There was very little of the American accent about it, but something in the intonation, especially toward the end of her sentences, was just a trifle un-English.
"Where is this Grantham House ?" she inquired.
"Within a stone's throw of Grosvenor Square," Tavernake answered, briskly.

"It is really one of the most central spots in the west end.

If you will allow me!" For the next few minutes he was very fluent indeed.

With pencil in hand, he explained the plans, dwelt on the advantages of the location, and from the very reserve of his praise created an impression that the house he was describing was the one absolutely perfect domicile in the whole of London.
"Can I look over the place ?" she asked, when he had finished.
"By all means," Mr.Dowling declared, "by all means.