CHAPTER XIX.
"I will not pretend," Mr.Sabin said, "to misunderstand you.

My help is not required by you in this enterprise, whatever it may be, in which you are engaged.

On the contrary, you have tried by many and various ways to keep me at a distance.

But I am here, Prince--here to be dealt with and treated according to my rights." The Prince stroked his fair moustache.
"I am a little puzzled," he admitted, "as to this--shall I not call it self-assertiveness ?--on the part of my good friend Souspennier." "I will make it quite clear then," Mr.Sabin answered.

"Lucille, will you favour me by ringing for your maid.