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Updated: May 28, 2025
'I had a kind of vague idea that Smithson would call to-day. He was so fussy about those tickets for the Metzikoff recital. I hate pianoforte recitals, and I detest that starched old duchess, but I suppose I shall have to take you there or poor Smithson will be miserable, said Lady Kirkbank, watching Lesbia keenly over the top of the newspaper.
Lesbia blushed, and confessed that the Duchess of Lostwithiel was one of those select few who were not on Lady Kirkbank's visiting list. 'There are people Lady Kirkbank cannot get on with, she said. 'Perhaps she will hardly like to go to the duchess's, as she does not visit her. 'Oh, but this affair counts for nothing. We go to hear Metzikoff, not to bow down to the duchess.
Lesbia was in no humour for luncheon. 'I would rather have a cup of tea in my own room, she said. 'This Smithson business has given me an abominable headache. 'But you will go to hear Metzikoff? 'No, thanks. You detest the Duchess of Lostwithiel, and you don't care for pianoforte recitals. Why should I drag you there?
Be assured I shall never offend you by repeating it. 'You are more than good, murmured Lesbia, who had expected a wild outbreak of despair or fury, rather than this friendly calm. 'I hope that you and Lady Kirkbank will go and hear Madame Metzikoff this afternoon, pursued Mr. Smithson, returning to the subject of the matinée. 'The duchess's rooms are lovely; but no doubt you know them.
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