Returning to my hotel I spent most of the afternoon writing.

I was interrupted by a waiter, who informed me that General Ponsonby, Private Secretary to the Queen, and two ladies desired to see me.

I ordered them shown right in.
The General, a fine, dignified old gentleman came in followed by two very handsome ladies.

He introduced himself and the ladies saying: 'Captain, this is the Hon.

Lady Churchill and this is the Hon.
Lady Plunkett.