And it is a horrible confession, Grahame, but I believe that I was wavering.

This invitation from Letheringham seemed such a wonderful opportunity for compromise." "This must never go out of the room," Grahame said hoarsely.

"It would ruin your popularity.

They would never trust you again." "I shall tell no one else," Brott said.
"And it is over ?" Grahame demanded eagerly.
"It is over." * * * * * The Duke of Dorset, who entertained for his party, gave a great dinner that night at Dorset House, and towards its close the Prince of Saxe Leinitzer, who was almost the only non-political guest, moved up to his host in response to an eager summons.

The Duke was perturbed.
"You have heard the news, Saxe Leinitzer ?" "I did not know of any news," the Prince answered.