These were all men, and there was no want of women in Mrs.
Lee's parlour; but, after all, they are able to describe themselves better than any poor novelist can describe them.

Generally two currents of conversation ran on together--one round Sybil, the other about Madeleine.
"Mees Ross," said Count Popoff, leading in a handsome young foreigner, "I have your permission to present to you my friend Count Orsini, Secretary of the Italian Legation.

Are you at home this afternoon?
Count Orsini sings also." "We are charmed to see Count Orsini.

It is well you came so late, for I have this moment come in from making Cabinet calls.

They were so queer! I have been crying with laughter for an hour past." "Do you find these calls amusing ?" asked Popoff, gravely and diplomatically.