Ralph was evidently out of favor, for she hardly spoke to him, and snubbed him decidedly when he humbly tendered a peace-offering in the form of a potato.

Evelyn, too, was silent, or made spasmodic attempts at conversation with Mrs.
Marston, the only unconstrained person of the party.

Evelyn and Aurelia had appeared together, and it was evident from Evelyn's expression that Aurelia had told her.

What conversation there was turned upon Sir George's illness.
"We must go by the afternoon train, my dear," said Marston down the table to his wife.

"In Sir George's present state _all_ visitors are an incubus." Carr looked up.