Miss L'Estrange and myself were much together when children--our mothers were distantly related--and at the present time we are--excellent friends." "I am sorry," returned Sir Alfred, "if I have said anything to annoy you.

I thought the fact was as evident as the sun at noon-day; every one in London believes it." "Then people take an unwarrantable liberty with the lady's name," said Lord Arleigh.
Some one else remarked, with a slightly impertinent drawl, that he did not believe Miss L'Estrange would consider it a liberty.

A flash from Lord Arleigh's dark eyes silenced him.
A few minutes afterward Lord Arleigh found the Duchess of Aytoun and Philippa seated underneath a large acacia-tree.

Captain Gresham, a great favorite in the London world, was by Philippa's side.

The duchess, with a charming gesture of invitation made room for Lord Arleigh by her side.
The gallant captain did not often find an opportunity of making love to the belle of the season.