Neither my home nor my bar-room is open to ladies.

If you don't mind we'll go on with this report." Miss Pelham flushed and looked very uncomfortable.

She had more to say, and yet hesitated about bearding the lion.

He noticed the pain and uncertainty in her erstwhile coquettish eyes, and was sorry.
"I beg your pardon," he said gently.
"You're wrong about Lady Deppingham and Mrs.Browne," she began hurriedly.

"They've never said anything mean about you.