"I am an enthusiastic lover of beneficent audacity," said Lady Carbury, picking her words slowly, and showing herself to be quite satisfied with herself as she picked them. "Did I hold your place, Mr. Booker, in the literature of my country,--"

"I am an enthusiastic lover of beneficent audacity," said Lady Carbury, picking her words carefully. "If I held your distinguished place, Mr. Booker,