Miss Pelham was present with her note book.

The Princess was invited by Lady Deppingham, who held no secrets from her, but the royal young lady preferred to go out walking with her dogs.

Pong, the red cocker, attended the session and twice snarled at Mr.Saunders, for no other reason than that it is a dog's prerogative to snarl when and at whom he chooses.
"Now, what's it all about, Saunders ?" demanded Deppingham, with a wide yawn.

Saunders looked hurt.
"It is high time we were discussing some way out of our difficulties," he said.

"Under ordinary circumstances, my lady, I should not have called into joint consultation those whom I may be pardoned for designating as our hereditary foes.