But Lord Mongrober only grunted.
Then came Sir Damask and Lady Monogram, and Dick at once began about his pigeons.

Sir Damask, who was the most good-natured man in the world, interested himself at once and became energetic; but Lady Monogram looked round the room carefully, and seeing Lady Eustace, turned up her nose, nor did she care much for meeting Lord Mongrober.
If she had been taken in as to the Admiralty Robys, then would she let the junior Robys know what she thought about it.

Mills Happerton, with his wife, caused the frown on Lady Monogram's brow to loosen itself a little, for, so great was the wealth and power of the house of Hunky and Sons, that Mr.Mills Happerton was no doubt a feature at any dinner party.

Then came the Admiralty Secretary with his wife, and the order for dinner was given..