"There isn't a pack of cards in the house," said Dolly. Lord Grasslough didn't condescend to say a word. Sir Felix sat down with his cigar in his mouth, and the others continued to smoke in silence.
"I wonder what has become of Miles Grendall," asked Sir Felix. But no one made any answer, and they smoked on in silence. "He hasn't paid me a shilling yet of the money he owes me." Still there was not a word. "And I don't suppose he ever will." There was another pause. "He is the biggest scoundrel I ever met," said Sir Felix.

"There isn't a pack of cards in the house," said Dolly. Lord Grasslough didn't say a word. Sir Felix sat down with his cigar in his mouth, and the others continued to smoke in silence.
"I wonder what has become of Miles Grendall?" asked Sir Felix. "He hasn't paid me a shilling of the money he owes me." No one spoke. "And I don't suppose he ever will. He is the biggest scoundrel I ever met," said Sir Felix.
