I sounded him to-day and he practically promised.

I'll ask the Lalehams.

Of course you'll come.

Now that things have shown themselves so topsy-turvy I've been wondering whether I should ask Betty." "Does Anthony know of this dinner party ?" I enquired.
"What does it matter whether he does or not ?" she laughed.

"Dinner parties come within my province and I'm mistress of it." Of course Boyce had half promised.