"Paris is no larger than London, after all." "Sir George and I have met once at least," the Baron said, smiling.

"I am glad that he does me the honor of remembering the occasion." Duncombe felt himself no match for his companion with the foils.

He let the conversation drift, and waited for his opportunity.

Presently some more guests arrived, and Duncombe drew his host on one side.
"Hadley," he said, "how long have you known the Baron ?" "Met him at Dorset House about two years ago, I think," Hadley answered.
"He was doing a round of country-houses.

I'm not sure that he didn't stay at Sandringham.