Nevertheless, his answering smile was as delightful as ever.
"This is perfectly sweet of you, Professor," Mrs.Rheinholdt declared.

"We scarcely ventured to hope that you would break through your rule, but Philip was so looking forward to have you come.

You were his favourite master at lectures, you know, and now--well, of course, you have the scientific world at your feet.

Later on in the evening, Professor," she added, watching some very important newcomers, "you will tell me all about your anthropoid ape, won't you?
Philip, look after Mr.Ashleigh.

Don't let him go far away." Mrs.Rheinholdt breathed a sigh of relief as she greeted her new arrivals.
"Professor Ashleigh, brother of Lord Ashleigh, you know," she explained.
"This is the first house he has been to since his return from South America.