But oh, how I'd love to smack her!" and with that unrealisable desire burning furiously in her breast, Lady Splay marched into the breakfast-room.

Dennis Brown and Jupp were already in their white flannels at the table.

Miranda ran down into the room a moment afterwards.
"Joan's the lazy one," she said, looking round the table.

She had got to bed at half-past four and looked as fresh as if she had slept the clock round.

"What are you going to eat, Colonel Luttrell ?" Luttrell was standing by her at the side table, and as they inspected the dishes they were joined by Mr.Albany Todd.
"You were going it last night," Jupp called to him, with a note of respect in his voice.