'Oh yes.'
'And how are they all?'
'Quite well, except that Lady Susan does not get over the remains of measles.'
'Poor little Susie! What a monkey she was! but oh, I want to hear about Gracie, and if she is more eager than ever.'
'She is very much sobered and subdued by reality.'
'And what's he? I always thought Grace would marry a great block, and ripple and splash round him.'
'No, he is a little brisk satirical man, who laughs at her when she gushes.'
'What chance is there for them?'
'Not till he gets preferment.'
'How tiresome! Ah! I forgot! Is not Mr. Harewood here?'