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Clio W. Tallboys was wont to lecture.
The matter could only be managed by arranging a series of soirees at
different houses. Mrs. Duncombe's rooms were far too small; but if
some person of more note--'some swell' as she said--would make the
beginning, there would be no difficulty in bringing others to follow
suit.
"You must do it, Lady Tyrrell," said Mrs. Duncombe.
"I! If there's nobody else; but it would come much better from
another quarter," nodding at Cecil.
"Don't you wish you may get it?" muttered the slang-loving Bessie.
"That's one point in which we leave you far behind," said Mrs.
Tallboys. "We issue our invitations quite independently of the
other members of the household. Each has a separate visiting list."
"There need be no difficulty," said Cecil; "all matters of visiting
are in my hands. It is necessary in our position; and if Lady
Tyrrell thinks it proper that I should give the first party, I will
do so."
"Bravo, what fun!" cried Mrs. Duncombe, clapping her hands. "You
won't get into a jolly row, though?" she added, anxiously.


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