Then the door was opened, and Lord Fawn was announced.

It was not at all unusual with Lord Fawn to call on the widow at this hour.

Mount Street is not exactly in the way from the India Office to the House of Lords; but a Hansom cab can make it almost in the way.

Of neglect of official duty Lord Fawn was never guilty; but a half hour for private business or for relaxation between one stage of duty and another,--can any Minister grudge so much to an indefatigable follower?
Lady Eustace had been in tears as he was announced, but the light of the room was so low that the traces of them could hardly be seen.

She was in her Corsair state of mind, divided between her jewels and her poetry, and caring not very much for the increased rank which Lord Fawn could give her.