"Which, the millionaire or the divorce," at which there was a peal of laughter.
"I am afraid sister referred to the man," sighed Mrs. Marchmont, "but how sad for poor dear Meltonbury."
"He'd survive it," said Blanche sententiously.
"As I live there is Lord Rivers and a man worth stopping for. Halt, coachman," cried Mrs. Tompkins eagerly.
And they stopped in front of the D'Israeli Arms where a group of gentlemen were watering their horses.
"Ah! how do Mrs. Tompkins," said Lord Rivers lazily wheeling his handsome bay and lifting his hat to the group.
"Whither bound?"
"For 'Haughton' Hall, you are coming I hope, now don't say no for I shall not listen if you do."
"Too bad, but I am due at Epsom, a little trotting race is on, and if not the lord of Haughton, whom I met up the road, did not give me an invitation."
"But I do," said Madame with emphasis.