My father is here for a certain purpose, and as soon as that is accomplished we shall go away.

For him to accomplish that purpose in a satisfactory manner, it is necessary that we should live as far apart as possible from the ordinary visitors here." "Sounds like a riddle," he admitted.

"Do you mind telling me of what nationality you are ?" "I see no reason why I should tell you anything." "You speak such correct English," he continued, "but there is just a little touch of accent.

You don't know how attractive it sounds.

You don't know--" He hesitated, suddenly losing some part of his immense confidence.
"What else is there that I do not know ?" she asked, with a faintly amused smile.
"I have lost my courage," he confessed simply.