Up to that moment Paul had not heard that Roger was in town; but the reader may remember that he had come up in search of Ruby Ruggles. Miss Carbury was at home, the page went on to say. Would Mr. Montague go up and see Miss Carbury? Without much consideration Mr. Montague said that he would go up and see Miss Carbury. "Mamma is out with Roger," said Hetta endeavouring to save herself from confusion. "There is a soire of learned people somewhere, and she made poor Roger take her. The ticket was only for her and her friend, and therefore I could not go."
"I am so glad to see you. What an age it is since we met."
"Hardly since the Melmottes' ball," said Hetta.

Up to that moment Paul had not heard that Roger was in town; but the reader may remember that he had come in search of Ruby Ruggles. Miss Carbury was at home, the servant said. Would Mr. Montague go up and see her? Without considering, Mr. Montague said that he would.
"Mamma is out with Roger," said Hetta, trying to save herself from confusion. "She made him take her to some soire of learned people."
"I am so glad to see you. What an age it is since we met. 