And behold, you have found me!" Norgate shook hands and nodded to Baring, who was her escort.
"What have you done with our expansive friend ?" he asked.

"I thought you were dining with him." "I compromised," she laughed.

"You see what it is to be so popular.

I should have dined and have come here with Captain Baring--that was our plan for to-night.

Captain Baring, however, was generous when he saw my predicament.