"Kitty is at the Agricultural Show—with a party."
"Playing the great lady? What a house!"
"Yes. Kitty abhors it. But it will do very well for the party to-morrow."
"Half the county—that kind of thing?"
"All the county—some royalties—and Lord Parham." *
"Lord Parham being the end and aim? I thought I heard wheels."
Mrs. Alcot rose, and they strolled back towards the house.
"And the party?" resumed Darrell.
"Not particularly thrilling. Lord Grosville—"
"Also, I presume, en garçon."