Isabel had heard it from Miss Pink fifty times at least, and was obliged to admit it now.
"I am quite ashamed of never having called," Hardyman proceeded.

"The fact is, I have so much to do.

I am a bad one at paying visits.

Are you on your way home?
Let me follow you and make my apologies personally to Miss Pink." Moody looked at Isabel.

It was only a momentary glance, but she perfectly understood it.
"I am afraid, sir, my aunt cannot have the honor of seeing you to-day," she said.
Hardyman was all compliance.