The Anstruthers, I must tell you, usually go away for the winter, to China, or to their fabulous island.

This year they remained at home, and Colonel Anstruther became M.F.H., as he is certainly a most liberal man so far as _sport_ and _charity_ are concerned.
"Well, dear, the Dodgsons--you remember the Leeds clothier people--having _contrived_ to enter county society, invited the Earl of Ventnor down for the ball.

He, it seems, knew nothing about Anstruther being M.F.H., and of course Mrs.Anstruther _received_.

The moment Lord Ventnor heard her name he was very angry.

He said he did not care to meet her, and left for London by the next train.