The greeting between the two men was cold, and the Prince almost immediately stepped between them.

Nevertheless, Brott seemed to have a fancy to talk with Mr.Sabin.
"I was at Camperdown House yesterday," he remarked.

"Her Ladyship was regretting that she saw you so seldom." "I have been a little remiss," Mr.Sabin answered.

"I hope to lunch there to-morrow." "You have seen the evening paper, Brott ?" the Prince asked.
"I saw the early editions," Brott answered.

"Is there anything fresh ?" The Prince dropped his voice a little.