Be pleased to enter.' They went up the red-cloth covered steps and into a hall, very splendid with silver and ivory.

Mr.Noah stooped to a confidential question.
'You'd like a wash, perhaps ?' he said, 'and your Princess too.

And perhaps you'd like to dress up a little?
Before the banquet, you know.' 'Banquet ?' said Philip.

'I thought it was tea.' 'Business before pleasure,' said Mr.Noah; 'first the banquet, then the tea.

This way to the dressing-rooms.' There were two doors side by side.