"I was thinking we must be going--" "Is it to-night that Lady Ferrilby dines with us?
No, we mustn't be late," said Rodney, rising.

"D'you know the Ferrilbys, Miss Datchet?
They own Trantem Abbey," he added, for her information, as she looked doubtful.

"And if Katharine makes herself very charming to-night, perhaps'll lend it to us for the honeymoon." "I agree that may be a reason.

Otherwise she's a dull woman," said Katharine.

"At least," she added, as if to qualify her abruptness, "I find it difficult to talk to her." "Because you expect every one else to take all the trouble.