Her own People by B. M. Croker

"I flatter myself I managed that rather neatly," remarked the Baronet, as he surveyed his nephew with a complacent grin, "an introduction, a _tête-à-tête_, and an invitation, all within half-an-hour."

"You could not have done more, sir, had you been a London chaperone of twenty seasons. I assure you I am duly grateful."