"I'll wait for you on the terrace." Sir Stephen looked up with a frown as Stafford entered, and the dark-faced secretary stared aghast at the intrusion; but Sir Stephen's face cleared as he saw who it was.
"Back, Stafford ?" he said.

"What?
Come into the garden--cigar?
Certainly! You can finish up, can't you, Murray?
Thanks!" He looked at his watch as they went through the hall.

"I suppose some of the people will be here before long.

Did Mr.Howard show you the list?
Do you know any of them.

Stafford ?" "Yes, I've met Lady Clansford and the Fitzharfords, of course; but most of them are too great and lofty.