If she had been taken in as to the Admiralty
Robys, then would she let the junior Robys know what she thought
about it. Mills Happerton, with his wife, caused the frown on
Lady Monogram's brow to loosen itself a little, for, so great was
the wealth and power of the house of Hunky and Sons, that Mr
Mills Happerton was no doubt a feature at any dinner party. Then
came the Admiralty Secretary with his wife, and the order for
dinner was given.
CHAPTER 10
MRS DICK'S DINNER PARTY--NO 2.
Dick walked downstairs with Lady Monogram. There had been some
doubt whether of right he should not have taken Lady Eustace, but
it was held by Mrs Dick that her ladyship had somewhat impaired
her rights by the eccentricities of her career, and also that she
would amiably pardon any little wrongdoing against her of that
kind,--whereas Lady Monogram was a person much to be considered.
Then followed Sir Damask with Lady Eustace. They seemed to be
paired so well together that there could be no doubt about them.
The ministerial Roby, who was really the hero of the night, took
Mrs Happerton, and our friend Mr Wharton took the Secretary's
wife. All that had been easy,--so easy that fate had goodnaturedly
arranged things which are sometimes difficult of
management. But then there came an embarrassment. Of course it
would in a usual way be right that a married man as was Mr
Happerton should be assigned to the widow Mrs Leslie, and that
the only two 'young' people,--in the usual sense of the word,--
should go down to dinner together.
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