Imagine Lord and Lady Ardmore, the young Ardmores, Robin Anstruther, and Willie Beresford calling upon us in this sitting-room! We ourselves would have to sit in the hall and talk in through the doorway." "All will be well," Francesca assured her soothingly.

"We shall be pardoned much because we are Americans, and will not be expected to know any better.

Besides, the gifted Miss Hamilton is an artist, and that covers a multitude of sins against conventionality.

When the castle people 'tirl at the pin,' I will appear as the maid, if you like, following your example at Mrs Bobby's cottage in Belvern, Pen." "And it isn't as if there were many houses to choose from, Salemina, nor as if Bide-a-Wee cottage were cheap," I continued.

"Think of the rent we pay and keep your head high.