And then, to the infinite relief of Varick and Miss Farrow, the door opened, and the butler appeared, followed by the footmen.

They were bringing in various kinds of drinks.
The host poured out and mixed a rather stiff brandy and soda, and took it over to Miss Burnaby.

"Do drink this," he said solicitously.

"And forgive me, Miss Burnaby--I'm afraid I was wrong to allow this--this--" he did not know quite what to say, so he ended lamely, "this seance to take place." Then he poured out another stiff brandy and plain water and drank it himself.
Donnington turned to Miss Farrow.

"I have never known Bubbles so--so wonderful!" he exclaimed in a low voice.