He goes everywhere, and is received by the best and finest people of the town, short of the court circle.

And even my lord of Marlborough exchanged civilities with him, and let him present me as his friend.

But more than that I cannot tell you, nor can any man in town.

If it be a secret, it is mightily well kept.

All have heard of Lord Claud; but none know more of him than his name." "That seems a strange thing," said Rachel.
"Not more strange than half the things one sees and hears in the world," answered Tom, with the air of a man of vast experiences, as indeed he felt himself to be in this company.
Nor did the pleasant feeling wear off with the rapid flight of days.