Besides, I have invited Miss Delafield, and she has practically accepted." "Does that matter ?" asked Steinmetz quietly.
"Yes.

I do not want her to think that I am a changeable sort of person." Steinmetz rose, and standing with his two hands on the marble rail he looked down into the room below.

The music of a waltz was just beginning, and some of the more enthusiastic spirits had already begun dancing, moving in and out among the uniforms and gay dresses.
"Well," he said resignedly; "it is as you will.

There is a certain pleasure in outwitting De Chauxville.

He is so d--d clever!".