She sat down.

Ursula Winwood sat in Paul's writing chair.

The others remained standing.
"Mr.Finn called to inform me that he has been adopted as the Liberal candidate for Hickney Heath."' "My felicitations," said the Princess.
Silas bowed to her gravely and addressed Colonel Winwood.
"We have been, sir--Mr.Savelli and I--for some time on terms of personal friendship in the constituency." "I see, I see," replied the Colonel, though he was somewhat puzzled.
"Very polite and friendly, I'm sure." "Mr.Finn also urges me to withdraw my candidature," said Paul.
The Princess gave a little incredulous laugh.

Ursula Winwood rose and, with a quick protective step, drew nearer Paul.

Colonel Winwood frowned.
"Withdraw?
In Heaven's name why ?" Silas Finn tugged at his black-and-white-streaked beard and looked at his son.
"Need we go into it again?
There are religious reasons, which perhaps, Madam"-- Silas addressed the Princess--"you might misunderstand.