Besides these ladies, many good, bright, useful and sensible people of all kinds.

In a few days we shall invite a group of them to tea, and you shall hear some of their discussions of men and books and things.

We shall order a canister of the best Young Hyson, pull out the extension-table, hang on the kettle, stir the blaze, and with chamois and silver-powder scour up the tea-set that we never use save when we have company..