I got a kind of circular of invitation, and as I've had dealings with one or two of these people, I thought it advisable to make an appearance and pay my half-guinea.
Then there's a man I want a talk with, and I find that the atmosphere of an office has often a deterrent effect on those unused to it.

But I didn't expect to find you here." "Susan and some of the others have come; I've no doubt you'll meet her." The explanation appeared adequate on the face of it, but a moment later Herbert glanced at Bland, who was dexterously controlling his restive horse.
"The man looks well in the saddle, doesn't he ?" he said.
"Yes," assented Sylvia in an indifferent tone, though she was slightly disturbed.

Herbert was keen-witted, and she would rather not have had him take an interest in her affairs.
"I'm inclined to think it's fortunate I didn't bring Muriel," he resumed with a smile.

"She's rather conventional, and has stricter views than seem to be general nowadays." "I can't see why I should remain in complete seclusion; it's an irrational idea.

But I've no intention of concealing anything I think fit to do." "Of course not.