"As a matter of fact the Red Hall is little more than a large farmhouse, and there is very little preparation which I could make for you in a day or a day and a half.

You shall come and see how a poor English countryman lives, whose lands and income have shrivelled up together.

If you are dull you will not blame me, I know, for all that you have to do is to go away." The Princess rose and put out her hand.
"It is settled, then," she declared.

"Thank you, dear Mr.Host, for your very delightful dinner.

Jeanne and I have to go on to Harlingham House for an hour or two, the last of these terrible entertainments, I am glad to say.