Miss Ratcliffe, I drink to our better acquaintance!" "How nice of you!" said Olga.
"I return thanks on Miss Ratcliffe's behalf," said Max.

"How long has the Hunt-Goring monstrosity been here ?" Olga's face clouded.

"Oh, ages! Do you think Nick will persuade him to go ?" "He can't stop to lunch if he isn't asked," said Max.
"An unwelcome visitor ?" asked Sir Kersley.
"Yes, a neighbour of ours," explained Olga.

"He lives about two miles away at a place called The Warren.

He is retired from the Army.