When did we meet last ?" "At Worcester House," was the prompt reply.

"I came to say good-bye to you." The Duchess was a little staggered.

Her eyes softened, a faint smile played at the corners of her lips.

She was suddenly a very attractive looking woman.
"You came to say good-bye," she repeated, "and ?" "I am to take that as a challenge ?" Dominey asked, standing very upright and looking her in the eyes.
"As you will." "You were a little kinder to me," he continued, "than you are to-day.
You gave me--this," he added, drawing a small picture from his pocketbook, "and you permitted--" "For heaven's sake, put that thing away," she cried, "and don't say another word! There's my grown-up nephew, St.Omar, paying his bill almost within earshot.

Come and see me at half-past three this afternoon, and don't be a minute late.