But now--when do we leave town papa ?" "In less than three weeks, my dear." "And where do we go ?" "To Lone Castle, if you like; if not, anywhere you prefer, my dear." "Then we _will_ go to Lone, if you please, papa." "Certainly, my dear." "Papa ?" "Yes, love." "Will you do something for me before we leave town ?" "I will do anything on earth that you wish me to do for you, my dear," said the banker, looking anxiously toward her.
She hesitated for a few moments, and then said: "Papa, I want you to give just such a semi-political dinner party as that given by the Premier in the beginning of the season." "What! my little, pale Salome taking an interest in politics!" exclaimed the banker, in droll surprise.
"Yes, papa; and turning politician on a small, womanish scale.

You will give this semi-political dinner ?" "Why of course I will! Whom shall we invite ?" "Papa, the very same party to a man, whom we met at the Premier's dinner." "Let me see.

Who was there?
Oh! there were three members of Parliament and their wives; two city magnates and their daughters; you and myself, Lady Belgrade, and--and the Marquis of--John--Mr.John Scott, I mean." "Yes, papa, that was the company.

Send the invitations out to-day, for this day week please--if no engagement intervenes to prevent you." "Very well, my dear.

You see to it.