He came toward the Deppinghams, his straw hat in his hand.

His lordship retained his seat and met the smile with a cold stare of superiority.
"I beg your pardon," said Browne.

"This is Lord Deppingham ?" "Ya-as," drawled Deppy, with a look which was meant to convey the impression that he did not know who the deuce he was addressing.
"Permit me to introduce myself.

I am Robert Browne." "Oh," said Deppy, as if that did not convey anything to him.

Then as an afterthought: "Glad to know you, I'm sure." Still he did not rise, nor did he extend his hand.