But Mr.
Robarts was so sorry that he had accepted this invitation to Chaldicotes, before he heard that Sir George was coming, and--" "Oh, I know that Chaldicotes has great attractions which we cannot offer," said Lady Lufton.
"Indeed, it was not that.

But he was asked to preach, you know; and Mr.Harold Smith--" Poor Fanny was only making it worse.

Had she been worldly wise, she would have accepted the little compliment implied in Lady Lufton's first rebuke, and then have held her peace.
"Oh, yes; the Harold Smiths! They are irresistible, I know.

How could any man refuse to join a party, graced both by Mrs.Harold Smith and Mrs.Proudie--even though his duty should require him to stay away ?" "Now, mamma--" said Justinia.
"Well, my dear, what am I to say?
You would not wish me to tell a fib.

I don't like Mrs.Harold Smith--at least, what I hear of her; for it has not been my fortune to meet her since her marriage.