Would Mrs Ottley excuse a verbal invitation, do you think ?' I said, 'Well, Mitchell, as a matter of fact I don't believe we have got anything on.

Yes, old boy, we shall be delighted.' I accepted, you see.

I accepted straight out.

When you're treated in a friendly way, I always say why be unfriendly?
And Mrs Mitchell is a charming little woman--I'm sure you'd like her.

It seems she's been dying to know you.' 'Fancy! I wonder she's still alive, then, because you and Mitchell have known each other for eight years, and I've never met her yet.' 'Well, you will now.