I have land and houses, and excellent investments, and a title, which," he added sarcastically, "a grateful Government bestowed on me for using my money properly." "You bought the title by helping the political party you belonged to," said Miss Greeby with a shrug.

"There was quite a talk about it." "So there was.

As if I cared for talk.

However, that is my story." "Not all of it.

You are supposed to be in Paris, and--" "And you find me here," interrupted Pine with a faint smile.