I suppose you will be hob-nobbing with dukes and princes." "It cannot be avoided," I said gravely.

"I do not expect to remain long in London.

When my work is done perhaps I shall travel and complete my foreign polish." "Oh, yes!" said Phyllis.

"I forgot to tell you, Ethel, that a fortune has been left to Jack, and he need not work but for the love of it." I laughed, but they thought it a self-conscious laugh.

Somehow I was not equal to the task of enlightening them.
"It is jolly to be rich," said Ethel, clicking her skates together.
"It's a bother at times, however, to know what to do with the money.