My grandmother was a Scotswoman, and though I have never been in your beautiful land, yet I have known many of your people.

And, indeed, I have heard of one of your name who was a friend of my father's--a certain Mr.Haystoun of Etterick." "My father," said Lewis.
"Ah, I am so pleased to hear.

My father and he met often in Paris, when they were attached to their different embassies.

My father was in the German service." "Your mother was Russian, was she not ?" Lewis asked tactlessly, impelled by he knew not what motive.
"Ah, how did you know ?" Mr.Marker smiled in reply, with the slightest raising of the eyebrows.

"I have indeed the blood of many nationalities in my veins.