Do you hear that, Jean ?" and paying no attention to the dubious shake of Jean's head she went on: "We must give Jean a very good time and have lots of parties.

Perhaps, Mrs.Duff-Whalley, you will bring your daughter to one of Jean's parties when you are in London?
You have been so very kind to us that we should greatly like to have an opportunity of showing you some hospitality.

Do let us know your whereabouts.

It would be fun--wouldn't it, Jean ?--to entertain Priorsford friends in London." For a moment Mrs.Duff-Whalley looked very like a ferret that wanted to bite; then she smiled and said: "Well, really, it's most kind of you.

I'm sure Jean should be very grateful to you.