"I have to thank you very sincerely for--for sticking to the opinion you expressed when it was only a matter of theory.

As soon as I justify it in practice I'll let you know." The correspondent of the _Daily Dial_ hesitated, looked at his watch and hesitated again.

"There's plenty of time," he fibbed, frowning over the problem of what might be done.
"Oh no!" Elfrida said.

"You are very kind, but there can't be.

You will be very late, and perhaps his Excellency will have given the audience to the devil instead--or to Monsieur de Pommitz." Her eyes expressed perfect indifference.