The girl, a little confused, looked at her fellow-conspirator.
'The latest things in veils,' said Miss Levering, smiling, as she caught up hers.
'The invincible frivolity of women!' said Lord John, with immense geniality.
'Oh, they're coming for you,' Jean said. 'Don't forget your book. When shall I see you again, I wonder?'
But instead of announcing the carriage the servant held out a salver. On it lay a telegraph form scribbled over in pencil.
'A telephone message, miss.'
'For me?' said Jean, in surprise.
'Yes, miss. I didn't know you was here, miss. They asked me to write it down, and let you have it as soon as possible.'
'I knew how it would be if I gave in about that telephone!' Lord John arraigned his wife. Even Mr. Stonor had to sympathize. 'They won't leave people in peace even one day in the week.'