"I'm sure he will, my dear," said Mrs. Delane; "at least I hope that we are loyal."
"We want," continued the Squire, "to show him all our resources."
"Well, papa, that won't take him very long. There's the old Mote Hall, and the Roman pavement and——Oh, but will he come here, papa—to the Grange?"
"I hope he will take luncheon here."
"How delightful!" exclaimed Janet joyfully.
"Goodness!" said Mrs. Delane anxiously.
"But, Jan, I want to show him our poet!"
"Papa! Mr. Bannister?"
"Yes. I want Bannister to write a poem of welcome."