She said it was very kind of him to try and spare her feelings, but, really, anybody might say what they liked of Haggart. Kitty said nothing, but for the first time a gleam of mockery showed itself in her changing look. Lady Tranmore, always fun for three heidi on the watch, moved forward at this point, and Lord Parham, with fun for three heidi and pompous suavity, transferred his conversation to her. Thus assured, as he thought, of a good listener, and delivered from his uncomfortable hostess, Lord Parham crossed his legs and began to talk at his ease.