Checking his timepiece again, Horace scowled and tucked it primly back into the pocket of his waistcoat. He had made the effort to be at this meeting precisely at the dreadful time that it was scheduled, but where was Lord Edgar?
Across the table, he glanced at where Lady Rumianova and said, "I'm giving Lord Edgar fifteen more minutes to arrive. If he does not by then, I am leaving."