Would you like to know him ?" "I could live without that honor"-- then Bryce turned the conversation upon a recent horse sale, and a few moments later was sauntering up the avenue.

He was now resolved to make up his quarrel with Dora.

Through Dora he could manage to meet Mostyn socially, and he smiled in anticipation of that proud moment when he should parade in his own friendly leash McLaren's new British lion.

Besides, the introduction to Mr.Mostyn might, if judiciously managed, promote his own acquaintance with Shaw McLaren, a sequence to be much desired; an end he had persistently looked for.
He went straight to his sister's apartments and touched the bell quite gently.

Her maid opened the door and looked annoyed and uncertain.