Elinor may be waiting for us." They found Elinor seated in the vestibule with Conolly, at whom Mrs.
Fairfax plunged, full of words.

Conolly and Douglas, introduced to one another by Marian, gravely raised their hats.

When they had descended the stairs, they stood in a group near one of the doors whilst Conolly went aside to get their umbrellas.

Just then Marmaduke Lind entered the building, and halted in surprise at finding himself among so many acquaintances.
"Hallo!" he cried, seizing Douglas's hand, and attracting the attention of the bystanders by his boisterous tone.

"Here you are again, old man! Delighted to see you.