[The Grand Babylon Hotel by Arnold Bennett]@TWC D-Link bookThe Grand Babylon Hotel CHAPTER Seven NELLA AND THE PRINCE 6/16
'Are you mistaking this for Hyde Park ?' He bowed and smiled. 'I usually walk here in the mornings,' he said. 'You surprise me,' she returned.
'I thought I was the only person in London who preferred the Embankment, with this view of the river, to the dustiness of Hyde Park.
I can't imagine how it is that London will never take exercise anywhere except in that ridiculous Park.
Now, if they had Central Park--' 'I think the Embankment is the finest spot in all London,' he said. She leaned a little out of the landau, bringing her face nearer to his. 'I do believe we are kindred spirits, you and I,' she murmured; and then, 'Au revoir, Prince!' 'One moment, Miss Racksole.' His quick tones had a note of entreaty. 'I am in a hurry,' she fibbed; 'I am not merely taking exercise this morning.
You have no idea how busy we are.' 'Ah! then I will not trouble you.
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