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Paul Deulin happened to be in Lady Orlay's drawing-room, nearly a month later, when Miss Cahere's name was announced. He made a grimace and stood his ground.
Lady Orlay, it may be remembered, was one of those who attempt to keep their acquaintances in the right place -- that is to say, in the background of her life. With this object in view, she had an "at home" day, hoping that her acquaintances would come to see her then and not stay too long. Today was not that day.