Following his habit in trouble, he sought Margaret Gray, to whom
he could always appeal for advice and consolation. She was to come
to his next dinner-party, and it was easy to lead up to the
subject in hand by mentioning the other guests.

"And Barbara Drew," he concluded, after naming all the others.
They were alone in the library, and she was drinking in the
details of the dinner as he related them.

"Wasn't she at your first dinner?" she asked, quickly.

He successfully affected mild embarrassment.

"Yes."

"She must be very attractive." There was no venom in Peggy's
heart.

"She is attractive. In fact, she's one of the best, Peggy," he
said, paving the way.

"It's too bad she seems to care for that little Duke."

"He's a bounder," he argued.

"Well, don't take it to heart. You don't have to marry him," and
Peggy laughed.

"But I do take it to heart, Peggy," said Monty, seriously. "I'm
pretty hard hit, and I want your help. A sister's advice is always