There is only young Engleton who takes my part, and so far as playing bridge for money is concerned, he would be worth the whole lot put together if only I could get him away from them--make up a little party somewhere, and have him to myself for a week or two." The Princess was thoughtful.
"To go abroad at this time of the year," she remarked, "is almost impossible.

Besides, you have only just come back." "Absolutely impossible," he answered.

"Besides, I shouldn't care to do it just now.

It looks like running away.

A week or so ago you were talking of taking a villa down the river.