The others had something more sensible to do, I fancy, than patching up romances about their neighbours.
At noon the florists decorated the entrance with palms, covered the balcony with a gay awning, and hung the railing with brilliant masses of scarlet and yellow flowers.

At two the caterers sent silver, tables, linen, and dishes, and a Broadwood grand piano was installed; but at half-past seven, when we sat down to dinner, we were a trifle anxious, because so many things seemed yet to do before the party could be a complete success.
Mr.Beresford and his mother were dining with us, and we had sent invitations to our London friends, the Hon.

Arthur Ponsonby and Bertie Godolphin, to come later in the evening.

These read as follows:-- Private View The pleasure of your company is requested at the coming-out party of The Hon.

Patricia Brighthelmston July -- - 189- On the opposite side of the street.
Dancing about 10-30.