She cast a quick sidelong glance at her companions, which he at once understood.
"I have the honour, Lady Carey," he said, "of recalling myself to your recollection.

We met in Paris and London not so very many years ago.

You perhaps remember the cardinal's dinner ?" A slight smile flickered upon her lips.

The man's adroitness always excited her admiration.
"I remember it perfectly, and you, Duke," she answered.

"Have you made your home on this side of the water ?" Mr.Sabin shook his head slowly.
"Home!" he repeated.