You will find a shorter way back if you keep along the passage straight ahead and come through the conservatory." "Certainly! With pleasure!" the Professor agreed, without glancing up.
His hostess sighed as she turned to leave the room.

She left the door ajar.

The Professor's face was almost touching the glass case in which reposed the green beetle with yellow spots.
* * * * * Mrs.Rheinholdt's reception, notwithstanding the temporary absence of its presiding spirit, was without doubt an unqualified success.

In one of the distant rooms the younger people were dancing.

There were bridge tables, all of which were occupied, and for those who preferred the more old-fashioned pastime of conversation amongst luxurious surroundings, there was still ample space and opportunity.