Smith was first introduced into society at the Duchess of Grand Fenwick's annual rose garden party.

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When the 'Hlem'mosona and the warrior reach the ceremonial chamber, the latter, who is a very aged man, dons a queer-looking mask, entirely unlike those worn by the personators of the gods but similar to our common falseface.

What with them not having been recentwise rescued by him, they was less inclined to friendsomeness, but once I'd related the circumstances of our meeting, they warmed up a bit.