“By neglecting to make obeisance.”
“To you, aunty?”
“To me. Now, Sam, beware of shyness. Bow naturally and with unaffected ease.”
“All ready?” inquired Sam.
“Proceed!”
With that he bowed—bowed with a charm of grace that brought a look of pleased surprise from Mrs. Harris. It was evident she was already mollified.
“I beg your lordship will permit me the honor personally to express my appreciation, and to tender to you my heartfelt thanks for your kind services to me last night.”
The smile of unaffected pleasure that brightened his face, at the knowledge that his aunt was pleased, assisted him wonderfully through the ordeal, for such he considered it.
“My compliments, Sam!” exclaimed Mrs. Harris, who appeared immensely pleased.
“Aw—deuced well delivered, don’t che know!”