Mr.Weatherley motioned to him to move up to his side.
His face now was a little flushed, but his nervousness had not disappeared.

He was certainly not the same man whom one met at Tooley Street.
"Glad to see you've made friends with the wife, Chetwode," he said.
"She seems to have taken quite a fancy to you." "Mrs.Weatherley has been very kind," Arnold answered.
"Enjoying yourself, I hope ?" Mr.Weatherley asked.
"Very much indeed," Arnold declared.

"It has been quite a treat for me." Sabatini and Starling were talking earnestly together at the other side of the table.

Rosario, bringing his wine down, came and sat at his host's other side.
"Beautiful vintage, this, Mr.Weatherley," he said.

"Excellent condition, too." Mr.Weatherley, obviously pleased, pursued the subject.