"The Sawab's case is coming on in the House of Commons this very night," he said, in answer to a question from Miss Macnulty.
Then he turned to Lady Eustace.

"Your cousin, Mr.Greystock, is going to ask a question in the House." "Shall you be there to answer him ?" asked Miss Macnulty innocently.
"Oh dear, no.

But I shall be present.

A peer can go, you know." Then Lord Fawn, at considerable length, explained to the two ladies the nature and condition of the British Parliament.

Miss Macnulty experienced an innocent pleasure in having such things told to her by a lord.