He was bidden welcome, and thanked in a tactless way for his kindness to Mr.Wishart's daughter.

Then he was presented to Mrs.
Andrews, and his courage sank as he bowed to her.
At table the lady twitted him with graceful badinage.

"Alice and you must have had a gay time, Mr.Haystoun.Why, you've been seeing each other constantly for months.

Have you become great friends ?" She exerted herself, for, though he might be a parvenu, he was undeniably handsome.
Mr.Stocks explained that Mr.Haystoun had organized wonderful picnic parties.

The lady clapped her many-ringed hands, and declared that he must repeat the experiment.