"With Lady Pensil, the sister of Mr. Bantling, who has answered for an invitation."
Ralph was feeling anxious, but at this he broke into a laugh. Suddenly, none the less, his gravity returned."Bantling＇s a man of courage. But if the invitation should get lost on the way?"
"I thought the British post-of昀ce was impeccable."
"The good Homer sometimes nods," said Ralph."However," he went on more brightly, "the good Bantling never does, and, whatever happens, he＇ll take care of Henrietta."