Scott writes that the boar and deer are increasing very fast and must be kept down.

You and Delancy are on the list, I believe." Rosalie nodded; Delancy said: "Miss Seagrave has been good enough to ask the family.

Yours is booked, too, I fancy." "Yes, if my father only feels up to it.

Christmas at Roya-Neh ought to be a jolly affair." "Christmas anywhere away from New York ought to be a relief," observed young Grandcourt drily.
They laughed without much spirit.

Coffee was served, cigarettes lighted.
Presently Grandcourt sent a page to find out if the car had returned from the garage where Rosalie had sent it for a minor repair.
The car was ready, it appeared; Rosalie retired to readjust her hair and veil; the two men standing glanced at one another: "I suppose you know," said Delancy, reddening with embarrassment, "that Mr.and Mrs.Dysart have separated." "I heard so yesterday," said Duane coolly.
The other grew redder: "I heard it from Mrs.Dysart about half an hour ago." He hesitated, then frankly awkward: "I say, Mallett, I'm a sort of an ass about these things.