Since you are here I would like you to talk to this gentleman." She glanced at the Arab, an able-looking man, with nose and eyes expressive of keen thought, and the groomed gray beard that makes an Arab always dignified.
"Some other time," said Will.

"I've an engagement!" And he turned to go again.
"No--now!" she said.

"It's no use--you can't get out! You may as well be sensible and listen!" We glanced at each other and both remembered Monty's warning.

Will laughed.
"Take seats," she said, with a very regal gesture.

She was not carelessly dressed, as she had been earlier in the day.