As the doctor opened the door for Sarah, Lady Mary herself walked into the room.
She had removed all traces of tears from her face, and, though she was still very pale, she was quite composed, and ready to smile at them both.
"Were you coming to fetch me ?" she said, taking Sarah's arm affectionately.

"Dr.Blundell, I am afraid luncheon will be terribly late.

The servants have all gone off their heads in the confusion, as was to be expected.

The noise and the welcome upset me so that I dared not go out on the terrace again.

Ash has just been to tell me it's all over, and that Peter made a capital speech; quite as good as Mr.
John's, he said; but that is hardly a compliment to our K.C.," she laughed.