The latter talked with spirit for some time.
"If it would not be regarded as a liberty," he said at last, as Hunterleys rose to move off, "may I be permitted to present myself?
My name is Hugot?
I am half English, half French.

Years ago my health broke down and I accepted a position in a bank here.

Since then I have come in to money.

If I have a hobby in life, it is to show my beloved Monte Carlo to strangers.

If monsieur would do me the honour to spare me a few hours to-night, later on, I would endeavour to see that he was amused." Hunterleys shook his head.