When I grew too old for that to be a dignified occupation, I went on the stage.

Then one day, starving and delirious, I stumbled through the gates of Drane's Court and fell at Miss Winwood's feet.

That's all." "Since we've begun, we may as well finish and get it over," said Colonel Winwood, still with bent head, but looking at Paul from beneath his eyebrows.

"When and how did you come across this gentleman who you say is your father ?" Paul told the story in a few words.
"And now that you have heard everything," said he, "would you think me justified in withdrawing my candidature ?" "Certainly not," said the Colonel.

"You've got your duty to the Party." "And you, Miss Winwood ?" "Can you ask?
You have your duty to the country." "And you, Princess ?" She met his challenging eyes and rose in a stately fashion.
"I am not equal to these complications of English politics, Mr.
Savelli," she said.