"Daphne, let me introduce you to Mr.Barnes.

Mr.Barnes--Miss Floyd; Mr.Barnes--Mrs.Verrier." Two ladies beyond Mrs.Phillips made vague inclinations, and young Barnes raised his hat.

The whole party walked on up the hill.

The General and Captain Boyson fell into a discussion of some military news of the morning.

Roger Barnes was mostly occupied with Miss Boyson, who had a turn for monopoly; and he could only glance occasionally at the two ladies with Mrs.Phillips.But he was conscious that the whole group made a distinguished appearance.