"I am so disappointed in not seeing the Heredith pearl necklace.

What a pity dear Mrs.Heredith is ill.

She was going to wear the pearls to-night, and now I shall have to go away without seeing them." Sir Philip bowed.

He did not quite relish the trend of the conversation, but he was too well-bred to show it.
"You shall see the pearls in the morning," said Miss Heredith courteously.
"I adore pearls," sighed the guest.
"If you admire pearls, you should see the collection which is being made for the British Red Cross," remarked Vincent Musard.

"I had a private view the other day.