His sister rather marvelled at this excessive precaution, and said as much to her hostess.
"It wouldn't matter if the gypsies did break in," she said when alone with Lady Garvington in her own bedroom.

"It would be some excitement, for all these people must find it very dull here." "I'm sure I do my best, Agnes," said the sister-in-law plaintively.
"Of course, you do, you poor dear," said the other, kissing her.

"But Garvington always asks people here who haven't two ideas.

A horrid, rowdy lot they are.

I wonder you stand it." "Garvington asks those he likes, Agnes." "I see.