"No, not very; that is, I shall be rather late. I've a lot of letters I want to write to-night, as I must be at work all to-morrow. By-the-by, Mr. Bott is coming to dine here. There will be no one else." The next day was a Wednesday, and the House would not sit in the evening.
"Mr. Bott!" said Lady Glencora, showing by her voice that she anticipated no pleasure from that gentleman's company.
"Yes, Mr. Bott. Have you any objection?"

"No, not very; that is, I shall be rather late. I've a lot of letters I want to write tonight, By-the-by, Mr. Bott is coming to dine tomorrow."
"Mr. Bott!" said Lady Glencora with displeasure.
"Have you any objection?"
