"You know that I do mind," said Gwendolen, angrily, starting up. "I shall not see him." She showed the intention to dart away to the door. Grandcourt was before her, with his back toward it. He was prepared for her anger, and showed none in return, saying, with the same sort of remonstrant tone that he might have used about an objection to dining out,

"You know that I do mind," said Gwendolen, angrily. "I shall not see him." She started up toward the door, but Grandcourt was prepared for her anger and was there before her, saying;-
