"Well! And so the fiancé is perfection?" he said smilingly. "Little Nance looks very happy." He seated himself on the edge of the table, strewn with the débris of the heliotrope.
Clodagh glanced up, pleased and interested.
"Yes, Pierce is charming," she said eagerly. "And so are his mother and sister. I told you, didn't I?"
"Yes."
"We dined with them at the Carlton last night. And they're coming here to tea this afternoon. I know you'll love them. Mrs. Estcoit has the most fascinating——"
But Gore made a rueful face.
"To-day!" he said. "Oh, you might have given me the first day!"
Clodagh laughed happily.
"How greedy of you! This is to be a family party."
Gore smiled.