"We are giving a great deal of trouble; and we are keeping you from your guests.

The maid who waited on me told me that you had a large house party." "Yes," said Stafford.

"It is a kind of house-warming.

My father intends settling in England for some time, I think," he added.

"And he has built this place." Mr.Falconer looked up from his plate in his alert, watchful way.
"Sir Stephen's plans rather uncertain ?" he said.