I know two of the people playing.

They are Members of Parliament." "Oh! then perhaps I know them too," cried Elizabeth, brightening.
He laughed again.
"The Dominion Parliament, I mean." He named two towns in Manitoba, while Lady Merton's pink flush showed her conscious of having betrayed her English insularity.

"Shall I introduce you ?" "Please!--if you find an opportunity.

It's for my brother.

He's recovering from an illness." "And you want to cheer him up.