"I began it?"
"Yes. By—by dragging in Mr. Derosne."
"I only mentioned him as an example of fashionable youth."
"You know you wouldn't like it if I went about in dowdy old things."
"I don't mind a bit what you wear. It's all the same to me."
"How very peculiar you are!" exclaimed Daisy, with a look of compassionate amazement. "Most people notice what I wear. Oh, and I've got a charming dress for the flower-show at Government House."
"You're invited, are you?" asked Norburn, with an ill-judged exhibition of surprise.
"Of course I'm invited."
"I'm sorry to hear it."