Now, Ronnie, if you can be persuaded to let Miss Conyers have a moment's peace perhaps you will show us the way in to lunch." Granet promptly abandoned his whispered conversation with Geraldine.

The little company moved in and took their places at the round table which was usually reserved for Lady Anselman on Tuesdays.
"Some people," the latter remarked, as she seated herself, "find fault with me for going on with my luncheons this season.

Even Alfred won't come except now and then.

Personally, I have very strong views about it.

I think we all ought to keep on doing just the same as usual--to a certain extent, of course.