"Indeed I do remember you," said Lord Warburton."I asked you to come and see me, and you never came."
"I don＇t go everywhere I＇m asked," Miss Stackpole answered coldly.
"Ah well, I won＇t ask you again," laughed the master of Lockleigh.
"If you do I＇ll go; so be sure!"
Lord Warburton, for all his hilarity, seemed sure enough. Mr. Bantling had stood by without claiming a recognition, but he now took occasion to nod to his lordship, who answered him with a friendly "Oh, you here, Bantling?" and a hand-shake.