One never knows when it is going to happen--one never knows why it does happen.

But if you could see that uncanny smile--" "I should like to," interposed Cleek.

"That is, if it might happen without any tragical result.

Hum-m-m! Nobody but the chevalier and the chevalier's son! And when does it happen in their case--during the course of the show, or when there is nobody about but those connected with it ?" "Oh, always during the course of the entertainment, sir.

Indeed, it has never happened at any other time--never at all." "Oho!" said Cleek.