His valet having received his orders last night not to call him this morning, has declined to do so.

What is to be done under these circumstances?
Send me a verbal message by the bearer.

Your loving Aunt, "SOPHIE BELGRADE." "My father not yet risen!" exclaimed Salome in surprise.

"He must have overslept himself with fatigue.

Tell Lady Belgrade, with my thanks, that I will go to my father's room and waken him," she added, turning to the footman, who bowed and went to deliver his message.
"I hope Sir Lemuel is quite well ?" said the young marquis, earnestly.
"He is quite well.