"Yes. That's her name. I wonder if she'd come and dine with us. You know, we haven't had any women. That's an oversight, isn't it?" He walked towards the door as he spoke. "I'm going to bed now," he said. "I've got a county court case in the morning at Croydon, and I shall have to get up early. Good-night!"
"Good-night, Roger!" they murmured sleepily.
"Oh, by the way," he added, "Rachel and I are engaged. I thought I'd tell you!"
He shut the door behind him.
6
They sat up, gaping at the closed door.
"What'd he say?" said Ninian.
"He says he's engaged to that blooming orator!" Gilbert answered.
"But, damn it, why?" said Ninian.
"And we've got the lease of this house for another two years!" Henry exclaimed. "I suppose he'll want to get married and ... all that!"