Has the Duke returned ?" She shook her head.
"I came down alone," she answered.

"I found London dull.

Let me see, I am sure that I know your face, do I not ?" she added, turning to Blanche Moyat with a smile.

"You live in Braster, surely ?" "I am Miss Moyat," Blanche answered quietly.
"Of course.

Dear me! I ought to have recognized you.