[The Younger Set by Robert W. Chambers]@TWC D-Link bookThe Younger Set CHAPTER I 24/77
Austin is becoming used to it now, so don't stir him up and make fun of things.
Anyway you're going to stay here." "No, I'm at the Holland." "Of _course_ you're to live with us.
You've resigned from the service, haven't you ?" He looked at her sharply, but did not reply. A curious flash of telepathy passed between them; she hesitated, then: "You once promised Austin and me that you would stay with us." "But, Nina--" "No, no, no! Wait," pressing an electric button; "Watson, Captain Selwyn's luggage is to be brought here immediately from the Holland! Immediately!" And to Selwyn: "Austin will not be at home before half-past six.
Come up with me now and see your quarters--a perfectly charming place for you, with your own smoking-room and dressing-closet and bath.
Wait, we'll take the elevator--as long as we have one." Smilingly protesting, yet touched by the undisguised sincerity of his welcome, he suffered himself to be led into the elevator--a dainty white and rose rococo affair.
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