"I think that concludes our business for to-day, gentlemen. Thank you all very much."
The chairman rose.
"Anything else you want me for, Fuller?" he enquired, as the meeting dispersed.
"I don't think so, thank you, sir," said Fuller, with a manifest air of dissatisfaction.
Sir Julian, knowing his Supervisor, lingered.
"Lady Rossiter has kindly asked the members of the staff out to Culmhayes on Sunday, Sir Julian."
Sir Julian looked quite as much annoyed as did Mr. Fuller.
Few things were, in the opinion either of the Supervisor or of his employer, less to be commended than Lady Rossiter's benevolent attempts at keeping in touch with the staff of the College.
Appearances, however, were discreetly maintained.
"I hope as many of them will come as care for the walk," said Sir Julian, with gloomy civility.