I do not believe there was a word of truth in it.

But it was capped by the other with a narrative that seemed specially pleasing to the listener.
In the midst of a burst of laughter, he rose and rang the bell.

Count Galofta thought it was to order something more in the way of "refreshment," and was not a little surprised when he heard his host desire the man to request the favor of Miss Yolland's presence.

But the Count had not studied non-expression in vain, and had brought it to a degree of perfection not easily disturbed.

Casting a glance at him as he gave the message, Mr.Redmain could read nothing; but this was in itself suspicious to him--and justly, for the man ought to have been surprised at such a close to the conversation they had been having.
Sepia had been told that Galofta was in the study, and therefore received the summons thither--a thing that had never happened before--with the greater alarm.