The only place that is fit to live in--for this excellent reason, that the French are the only people who know how to make the most of life.

One has relations and friends in England and every now and then one returns to London--" "When one has spent all one's money in Paris," her Ladyship interposed.
"That's what you were going to say, isn't it ?" Felix submitted to the interruption with his delightful good-humor.
"What a bright creature you are!" he exclaimed.

"What would I not give for your flow of spirits! Yes--one does spend money in Paris, as you say.

The clubs, the stock exchange, the race-course: you try your luck here, there, and everywhere; and you lose and win, win and lose--and you haven't a dull day to complain of." He paused, his smile died away, he looked inquiringly at Lady Lydiard.

"What a wonderful existence yours must be," he resumed.