'For I am afraid that the Falcon in the town is not the stamp of house to suit your ladyship.' The viscountess gasped.

'I should like to know why you champion her,' she cried violently.

'I suppose you came here to meet her.' 'Alas, madam, I am not so happy,' he answered--with such blandness that a servant by the door choked, and had to be hustled out in disgrace.
'But since Miss--er--Masterson is here, I shall be glad to place my rooms at her--mother's disposal.' 'There are no rooms,' said the landlord.

Between the two he was growing bewildered.
'There are mine,' said Sir George drily.
'But for yourself, Sir George ?' 'Oh, never mind me, my good man.

I am here to meet Lord Chatham, and some of his people will accommodate me.' 'Well, of course,' Mr.Smith answered, rubbing his hands dubiously--for he had sent for the constable--'of course, Sir George--if you wish it.
I did not understand for whom the rooms were ordered, or--or this unpleasantness would not have arisen.' 'To be sure,' Sir George drawled good-naturedly.