[The Double Traitor by E. Phillips Oppenheim]@TWC D-Link bookThe Double Traitor CHAPTER XIII 15/19
I do not know if your mind is so big and broad that you would be willing to see her suffer a little for her greater good.
Ah, but the lady comes at last!" Mrs.Benedek was accompanied by a tall, middle-aged man, of fair complexion, whom Selingman greeted with marked respect.
She turned to Norgate. "Let me present you," she said, "to Prince Edward of Lenemaur--Mr. Francis Norgate." The two men shook hands. "I played golf with you once at Woking," Norgate reminded his new acquaintance. "I not only remember it," Prince Edward answered, "but I remember the result.
You beat me three up, and we were to have had a return, but you had to leave for Paris on the next day." "You will be able to have your return match now," Mrs.Benedek observed. "Mr.Norgate is going to be in England for some time.
Let us play bridge. I have to leave early to-night--I am dining out--and I should like to make a little money." They strolled into the bridge-room.
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