We must have a talk about it one of these days, if you can spare the time.

And I must congratulate you on your speech the other night." "You are far too kind, sir," said Paul.
They chatted for a minute or two.

Then the Princess said: "You'll take in the Countess of Danesborough.

I don't think you've met her; but you'll find she's an old friend." "Old friend ?" echoed Paul.
She smiled and turned to a pretty and buxom woman of forty standing near.

"My dear Lady Danesborough.