That was enough for me.

If you happen to meet Lady Loring and Stella, kindly tell them that I have gone to the club." "Do the ladies propose paying a visit to the gallery ?" "Of course--to see the people! I have recommended them to wait until they are ready to go out for their drive.

In their indoor costume they might become the objects of general observation as the ladies of the house.

I shall be anxious to hear, Father, if you can discover the civilizing influences of Art among my guests in the gallery.
Good-morning." Father Benwell rang the bell when Lord Loring had left him.
"Do the ladies drive out to-day at their usual hour ?" he inquired, when the servant appeared.

The man answered in the affirmative.