Administrations changed and ambassadors came and went, but Singleton was never molested.

It was said that he kept his position on the score of his wide acquaintance; he knew every one, and he was a great peddler of gossip, particularly about people in high station.
The children of Hilton Claiborne were not to be overlooked.

He would impress himself upon them, as was his way; for he was sincerely social by instinct, and would go far to do a kindness for people he really liked.
"Ah me! You have arrived opportunely, Miss Claiborne.

There's mystery in the air--the great Stroebel is here--under this very roof and in a dreadfully bad humor.

He is a dangerous man--a very dangerous man, but failing fast.