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Christopher had been with us for rather more than a week when the concert arranged by Lady Annabel took place at the Drill Hall. We all went, and were given seats in the front row, with the Ambreys and the Rector and Lady Annabel. Immediately behind us sat Nancy Fazackerly, with Captain Patch and two Kendals. Two more Kendals, with Puppa, Mumma and "poor old Alfred," were just in front.
"We couldn't get seats all together. I was so _vexed_ about it," said Mrs. Kendal, with her usual emphasis. "Aileen and Dolly are sitting with Nancy, which is very nice indeed, of course, but we should like to have sat all together. Alfred is at home for a holiday, and it would have been nicer if we'd all been together. A very poor program, isn't it? What do they mean by ‘Mrs. Harter, Song'? Who is Mrs. Harter? Puppa, do you know who Mrs. Harter is?"