Yet underneath he was wondering fiercely, eagerly, how this might serve his ends.
"The circumstances," he said at last, "are peculiar.

I think that we should do well to consult together--you and I, Felix, and Raoul here." The two men named rose up silently.

The Prince pointed to a small round table at the farther end of the apartment, half screened off by a curtained recess.
"Am I also," Mr.Sabin asked, "of your company ?" The Prince shook his head.
"I think not," he said.

"In a few moments we will return." Mr.Sabin moved away with a slight enigmatic gesture.

Lucille gathered up her skirts, making room for him by her side on a small sofa.
"It is delightful to see you, Victor," she murmured.