And as there were no entanglements and no possible reason for disputing, a settlement was quickly arrived at.

Then, as Mostyn's return was uncertain, an attorney's messenger, properly accredited, was sent to America to procure his signatures.

Allowing for unforeseen delays, the perfected papers of release might certainly be on hand by the fifteenth of July, and it was proposed on the first of August to give a dinner and dance in return for the numerous courtesies the American Rawdons had received.
As this date approached Ruth and Ethel began to think of a visit to London.

They wanted new gowns and many other pretty things, and why not go to London for them?
The journey was but a few hours, and two or three days' shopping in Regent Street and Piccadilly would be delightful.

"We will make out a list of all we need this afternoon," said Ruth, "and we might as well go to-morrow morning as later," and at this moment a servant entered with the mail.