"ADOLPHUS GRESHAM."

_Lady G_. A Radical, a plutocrat, and an infidel! That is a mixture
that ought to suit you, Elaine.

_El_. Quite as well as a Tory, a spendthrift, and a bigot, which is the
one I usually meet in society, mamma. But please do not let us quarrel.
I always try to be polite to your mixtures. For Mr Gresham's sake, be
civil to mine.

_Lady G_. For Mr Gresham's sake, indeed! What have you done for Mr
Gresham's sake that puts me under an obligation to him? However, I
suppose we must ask the man to dinner. Is there any address on his card?

_El_. 20 Heavitree Gardens.

_Lady G_. One of those millionaire palaces, I suppose, in the back
regions of South Kensington. The carriage is waiting, so I shall leave
you to write the invitation. You had better ask him for Tuesday, when we
have got some people coming to dinner.

[_Exit_ Lady Gules.

_El_. [_taking up the letter, reads_]. "Now chiefly occupies himself
with works of charity and benevolence. One of his special hobbies is the
introduction of aesthetic principles into _Kindergartens_." How
refreshing to meet a man at last who takes a living interest in the
welfare of his fellow-creatures! I am sure I shall like him. [ _Writes,
and rings the bell_.]