My mother, you know, has what she calls a dejeuner tomorrow,--dejeuner and dance.

You will be there ?" "Thank you for reminding me of her invitation.

I will avail myself of it if I can.

Your new friend will be present?
Who and what is he,--a medical student ?" "No, a mere gentleman at ease, but seems to have a good deal of general information.

Very young, apparently very rich, wonderfully good-looking.
I am sure you will like him; everybody must." "It is quite enough to prepare me to like him that he is a friend of yours." And so we shook hands and parted.
(1) Mrs.Poyntz here makes a mistake in law which, though very evident, her listeners do not seem to have noticed.