"Thanks, I have not finished," said Cousin Annie. "Of course, my dear child, no two people ever look at things from the same point of view, but I was thinking—"
Stubbs opened the door again.
"Mr. Vanbrugh," he announced.
"He knew you were here, my dear," said Mrs. Willoughby in a whisper. "He has come to see you."
"Will you be good-natured and forgive my spoiling your tea?" asked Vanbrugh, as he entered the room.
"We will try," said Dolly.
"Sit down," said Mrs. Willoughby, "and have some with us."
"Thanks," answered Vanbrugh. "I am even ruder than I seem, for I am in a hurry. Do you think I could see Mrs. Darche? For a minute?"
"I daresay," replied Cousin Annie, doubtfully.
"Of course you can. She is upstairs and not at home." Dolly laughed.