"Human nature is human nature all the world over, my dear lady. There's no getting away from it, try how you will."
"It's very early for you to think of such a clever thing to say," said Felicity.
"I trust you don't think it's too early to call."
"Not at all," said Vera, looking terrified.
"The only thing is," said Felicity, "that my friend and I are just going out."
She stood up.
"Then pray excuse me," said Mr. Newman Ferguson; "I will call a little later on to-day instead."
"Where did you say you were staying now?" said Felicity.
"I'm at the Savoy at present, but I hope to move very soon," he said, with a meaning look.
Felicity saw him to the door where he had left his cab, came back, and stood silently looking at her friend and the bouquet.