Damn the horses," roared his lordship.
"They say these Americans are a wonderful people, my lord," ventured Mr.
Bowles.

"I daresay when Mr.and Mrs.Browne arrive, they'll have some way of--" "Browne!" cried her ladyship.

"This very evening I shall give orders concerning the rooms they are to occupy.

And that reminds me: I must look the place over thoroughly before they arrive.

I suppose, however, that the rooms we have taken _are_ the best ?" "The choicest, my lady," said Bowles, bowing.
"See here, Mr .-- er--old chap, don't you think you can induce the servants to come back to us?
By Jove, I'll make it worth your while.