I believe that he is a good German and yet a great friend of England." "You don't find the two incompatible, then ?" "I do not," the young lady replied firmly.

"I do not understand everything, of course, but I am half German and half English, so I can appreciate both sides, and I do believe that Mr.Selingman, if he had not been so immersed in his business, might have been a great politician." The conversation drifted into other channels.

Norgate was obliged to give some attention to the more frivolous young lady on his right.

The general exodus to the bar smoking-room only took place long after midnight.

Every one was speaking of going on to a supper club to dance, and Norgate quietly slipped away.