"I didn't expect to agree with anybody here," said Diana, slyly.
He laughed.
"I might offer you Lady Niton--but I refrain. To-morrow I have reason to believe that two Tories are coming to dinner."
"Which am I to admire?--your liberality, or their courage?"
"I have matched them by two socialists. Which will you sit next?"
"Oh, I am proof!" said Diana. "'Come one, come all.'"
He looked at her smilingly.
"Is it always the same? Are you still in love with all the dear old abuses?"
"And do you still hate everything that wasn't made last week?"
"Oh no! We only hate what cheats or oppresses the people."