Upon you at present we make no claim." There was a moment's intense silence.

A steely light glittered in Mr.
Sabin's eyes.

He and the Prince alone remained standing.

The Duchess of Dorset watched them through her lorgnettes; Lady Carey watched too with an intense eagerness, her eyes alight with mingled cruelty and excitement.

Lucille's eyes were so bright that one might readily believe the tears to be glistening beneath..