We are expecting Mr.Lessingham for dinner, Captain Griffiths.
Do stay." "I couldn't think of taking you by storm like this," Captain Griffiths replied, with a wistfulness which only made his voice sound hoarser and more unpleasant.

"It is most kind of you, Lady Cranston.

Perhaps you will give me another opportunity." "I sha'n't think of it," Philippa insisted.

"You must stay and dine to-night.

We shall be a partie carrie, for Nora goes to bed directly after dinner.