Every morning, winter and summer, the horses were at the door by eight o'clock for the morning canter of the General and Miss Nelly in the park.

At nine o'clock the household assembled for prayers.

After breakfast Sir Denis walked to his club in Pall Mall, wet or dry.

He would read the papers and discuss the cheeseparing policy of the Government with some of his old chums, lunch at the club, play a game of dominoes or draughts, and return home in time for dinner.

Frequently they entertained a friend or two quietly at dinner.