People in our rank of life ought to be above whispering in corners.

If you _must_ have your mystery, I can offer you a corner in the library.

Come with me." Julian followed his aunt very reluctantly.

Whatever the mystery might be, he was plainly embarrassed by being called upon to reveal it at a moment's notice.

Lady Janet settled herself in her chair, prepared to question and cross-question her nephew, when an obstacle appeared at the other end of the library, in the shape of a man-servant with a message.
One of Lady Janet's neighbors had called by appointment to take her to the meeting of a certain committee which assembled that day.