Don't try to wear a cloak of humility; it doesn't become you.

Stalk in as you are and don't make excuses.

I'm not accustomed to inquiring into the motives of my guests.

That would hardly be safe, even for Lady Walford, in a great house like this." "Sunday afternoon, then," said Alexander, as she rose to join her hostess.

"How early may I come ?" She gave him her hand and flushed and laughed.