"I wish you all possible happiness," she said, in a low tone.
"Have you quarrelled with Katherine, or offended her, that she is so implacable?" asked Mrs. Ormonde.
"Neither, I hope. Now what are you doing in the way of amusement? Have you seen a play since you came up? The pantomimes are still on at the big theatres. But I want you to come and see Ours at the Prince of Wales on Thursday; it's very good in parts. Then if you'll sup with me after, at my rooms, I'll get Carew and Brereton and one or two others to meet you."
"It would be very nice!" exclaimed Mrs. Ormonde.
"Thank you," returned Katherine. "I am, strange to say, going to a party on Thursday."
"To a party! How extraordinary! Where, Katherine?"
"To Lady Barrington's—a lady I knew in Florence, and who has invited me repeatedly."
"I am sure I am very glad you are coming out of your shell at last. Where does this Lady Barrington live?"
"In Lancaster Square, not far from my abode."
"Well, let us say Friday for Ours," said De Burgh; "for I too am going to Lady Barrington's on Thursday."