A last house at Hampstead is left on my list--and in that house I meet you.

Astonishing!" She turned to Mr.Delamayn.

"I presume I am addressing the owner of the house ?" Before a word could be said by either of the gentlemen she noticed the garden.

"What pretty grounds! Do I see a lady in the garden?
I hope I have not driven her away." She looked round, and appealed to Mr.Vanborough.

"Your friend's wife ?" she asked, and, on this occasion, waited for a reply.
In Mr.Vanborough's situation what reply was possible?
Mrs.Vanborough was not only visible--but audible--in the garden; giving her orders to one of the out-of-door servants with the tone and manner which proclaimed the mistress of the house.