Have you been out ?" "I have been in the park with Miss Charteris," replied Ronald.
Lord Earle smiled again, evidently well pleased to hear that intelligence.
"A pleasant and sensible method of spending your time," he continued; "and, strange to say, it is on that very subject I wish to speak to you.

Your attentions to Miss Charteris--" "My attentions!" cried Ronald.

"You are mistaken.

I have never paid any." "You need have no fear this time," said Lord Earle.

"Your mother tells me of the numerous comments made last evening on your long tete-a-tete in the conservatory.