He was not shaken; but with his condemnation of the young man
there was mingled something of respect.
He continued to digest the letter before the hour of dinner, and
when the almanac was brought to him he fixed on certain days. The
Boncassens he knew would be free from engagements in ten days'
time. As to Lady Mabel, he seemed to think it almost certain that
she would come. 'I believe she is always going about from one
house to another at this time of the year,' said Mary.
'I think she will come to us if it be possible,' said the Duke.
'And you must write to Silverbridge.'
'And what about Mr and Mrs Finn?'
'She promised she would come again, you know. They are at their
own place in Surrey. They will come unless they have friends with
them. They have no shooting, and nothing brings people together
now except shooting. I suppose there are better things here to be
shot. And be sure you write to Silverbridge.'
CHAPTER 51
The Duke's Guests
'The Duke of Omnium presents his compliments to Mr Francis
Tregear, and begs to acknowledge the receipt of Mr Tregear's
letter of-.
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