He did not at once reply.

His face was perplexed, almost troubled.
"I am very sorry, sir," he said hesitatingly, "but our orders are very strict.

Monsieur Ciro does not like anything in the way of gossip about our clients, and the gentleman is a very honoured patron.

The young lady is his daughter." "Quite right," the young man agreed bluntly.

"This isn't an ordinary case, Charles.