Well, let her enjoy that triumph, if she were capable of winning it.
He had made up his mind to outstay the Widdowsons, who clearly would not make a long call.

But the fates were against him.

Another visitor arrived, a lady named Cosgrove, who settled herself as if for at least an hour.

Worse than that, he heard her say to Rhoda,-- 'Oh, then do come and dine with us.

Do, I beg!' 'I will, with pleasure,' was Miss Nunn's reply.