I shall always rejoice I had that chance of meeting him." Diana said nothing, but her dark eyes turned on him with a soft friendly look.

His own smiled in response, and he resumed: "I suppose you don't know many of these people here ?" "Not any." "I'm sure you'll like Mr.Ferrier.He is our very old friend--almost my guardian.

Of course--on politics--you won't agree!" "I didn't expect to agree with anybody here," said Diana, slyly.
He laughed.
"I might offer you Lady Niton--but I refrain.

To-morrow I have reason to believe that two Tories are coming to dinner." "Which am I to admire ?--your liberality, or their courage ?" "I have matched them by two socialists.

Which will you sit next ?" "Oh, I am proof!" said Diana.