"When you met me before, I was there surreptitiously--fraudulently, if you like; I was there to--to write a report of it for my paper.

I can never thank you enough, Lord Donal, for your kindness to me that evening." "Your thanks are belated," said the young man, with a visible attempt at gaiety.

"You should have written and acknowledged the kindness you are good enough to say I rendered to you.

You knew my address, and etiquette demanded that you should make your acknowledgments." "I was reluctant to write," said Jennie, a smile hovering round her lips, "fearing my letter might act as a clue.

I had no wish to interfere with the legitimate business of Mr.Cadbury Taylor." "Great heavens!" cried the young man, "how came you to know about that?
But of course the Princess von Steinheimer told you of it.