Left her lots of tin." They reached their destination.

The Countess was at home.

The Countess was enchanted to make the acquaintance of Monsieur, and on learning that he was an American and a compatriot, was delighted to see him.

They conversed pleasantly.

In the course of twenty minutes the aristocracy discovered he had an engagement and departed, but Mr.Barker remained.
It was rather stretching his advantage, but he did not lack confidence.
"So you, too, Countess, have been in Heidelberg this summer ?" "About three weeks ago.