But the count seemed to be enjoying his dinner without any thought either of Lady Ongar or of her late husband.

At this time he had been down to Ongar Park, on that mission which had been, as we know, futile; but he said no word of that to Harry.

He seemed to enjoy his dinner thoroughly, and made himself very agreeable.

When the wine was discussed he told Harry that a certain vintage of Moselle was very famous at the Beaufort.

Harry ordered the wine of course, and was delighted to give his guest the best of everything; but he was a little annoyed at finding that the stranger knew his club better than he knew it himself.