There, how vexing, we were just beginning to talk comfortably, and I see the shadow of her majesty's gown at the gate.
Come, Nap, we must fly to Mrs.Barton's for refuge.

_Au revoir_, Miss Garston.' And, kissing her little gloved hand, this strangest of Lady Betties vanished, followed by the obedient Nap.
My pulses quickened a little at the prospect of seeing the beautiful face of Gladys Hamilton in my little room; but it was not she who entered first, but Miss Darrell, whose sharp incisive glance had taken in every detail of my surroundings before her faultlessly-gloved hand had released mine; and even when I turned to greet Miss Hamilton, her peculiar and somewhat toneless voice claimed my attention.
'How very fortunate,' she began, seating herself with elaborate caution with her back to the light.

'We hardly hoped to find you at home, Miss Garston.

My cousin Giles informed us how much engaged you were.

We have been so interested in what Mr.Cunliffe told us about it.