The front-door bell was ringing as she came out of the nursery.

The temperance deputation from Liverpool had arrived.

Mr.Gresley's voice of welcome could be heard saying that it was only ten minutes to seven.
Accordingly, a few minutes before that hour, Mr.Gresley and his party entered the Parish Room.

It was crammed.

The back benches were filled with a large contingent of young men, whose half-sheepish, half-sullen expression showed that their presence was due to pressure.