"I think it would be better for her to leave at once.

If you will allow me, I will explain to you later." She left the box without another word, and took Somerfield's arm.
"We two are to go," she murmured.

"The Prince will explain to the Duchess." The Prince closed the box door behind them.

He placed a chair for the Duchess so that she was not in view of the house.
"A very sad thing has happened," he said quietly.

"Mr.Vanderpole met with an accident in a taxicab this evening.