"It will be interesting to watch developments.

We all know what Captain Dacre is.

I have never yet seen him satisfied to take a back seat." Mrs.Burton laughed with her.

"Nor content to occupy even a front one at the same show for long," she observed.

"I marvel to see him caught in the noose so easily." "None but an adventuress could have done it," declared Mrs.Ermsted.
"She has practised the art of slinging the lasso before now." "My dear," said Mrs.Ralston, "forgive me, but that is unworthy of you." Mrs.Ermsted flicked an eyelid in Mrs.Burton's direction with an _insouciance_ that somehow robbed the act of any serious sting.