"It is so--so uncommon." Whatever Charles's other failings may have been, he was an admirable host.

The weather was fine.

What can be finer than September when she is in a good-humor?
The two first days of Ruth's visit were unalloyed enjoyment.

It seemed like a sudden return to the old life with Lady Deyncourt, when the round of country visits regularly succeeded the season in London.

Of Mr.Alwynn she saw little or nothing.