Lord Doltimore was playing with Colonel Legard, one of the best players in Europe, but who, fortunately for Doltimore, had of late made it a rule never to play for money.

Mrs.and the Misses Cipher, and most of the guests, were in the billiard-room looking on.

Lady Raby was writing letters, and Lord Raby riding over his home farm.

Caroline and Lumley had been for some time in close and earnest conversation.

Miss Merton was seated in a large armchair, much moved, with her handkerchief to her eyes.