In response to his knock Mrs.Muir opened the door a little way, and he caught a glimpse of Henry.
"Well ?" said Mrs.Muir.
"It's not well at all," he began, in an aggrieved tone.

"Here's a family party, and I'm shut out in outer darkness.

What have I done to be banished from Rome ?" "'What's banished but set free ?'" trilled out Madge.

"Oh, Graydon, I'm not fit to be seen!" "How can I know that unless I see you ?" "Nonsense, Madge!" expostulated her sister, "you look charming.

Why put on airs?
As he says, it's a family party.