Three days ago she and her father and mother were at lunch, and they had been talking in the most friendly way about me, and it was arranged to ask me to spend all yesterday with them.

Madge, as you know, the next night was dining with us, and it was agreed that she should ask me verbally.

After lunch she and her father went out riding, and when they returned they found that your partner Mills, had come to call.

He stayed for tea, and after tea had a talk alone with Sir Richard, while she and her mother sat out on the lawn.

Soon after he had gone, Sir Richard sent for Lady Templeton, and it was nearly dressing-time when she left him again.