We can't send the people away now--that's certain.

What I wanted to tell you was that Elisabeth must sit next Maraton to-night." Lady Grenside was horrified.
"However could I explain such an arrangement to Jack Carton!" she protested.

"Apart from a matter of precedence, you know that he is Elisabeth's declared admirer.

It is perfectly certain that at a word of encouragement from her, he would propose.

A most suitable match, too, in every way, and, you know, Elisabeth is beginning to be just a little anxiety to me.