I believe, according to the peerage, it is ten years, but ten years with Monmouth must have been like eternity, with time thrown in.

Who else is coming ?" "Oh, the Willoughbys, Lord Rugby and his wife, our hostess, Geoffrey Clouston, the usual set.

I have asked Lord Grotrian." "I like him," said Lord Henry.

"A great many people don't, but I find him charming.

He atones for being occasionally somewhat overdressed by being always absolutely over-educated.