"If you wish it I'll sign those papers. I don't suppose Lord Nidderdale means to come any more;--and I'm sure I don't care whether he does or not."
"What makes you think that, Marie?"
"I was out last night at Lady Julia Goldsheiner's, and he was there. I'm sure he doesn't mean to come here any more."
"Was he uncivil to you?"

"If you wish it I'll sign those papers. I don't suppose Lord Nidderdale means to come any more. 