If one succeeds, the other must fail, so you can understand that one has enemies always." "It sounds," she murmured, "almost romantic, like diplomacy or politics." He smiled.
"The secret history of the lives and operations of some of us, who have made names in this country during the last few years," he said, "would make the modern romance seem stale.

Even odd scraps of news or surmises are fought for by the Press.

The journalists know well enough where to come for their sensation.

Our guests at last, I believe.

Don't forget what I have been saying to you, Virginia.".