I hesitated whether to attempt to secure the photograph at once; but the coachman had come in, and as he was watching me narrowly it seemed safer to wait.

A little over-precipitance may ruin all." "And now ?" I asked.
"Our quest is practically finished.

I shall call with the King to-morrow, and with you, if you care to come with us.

We will be shown into the sitting-room to wait for the lady, but it is probable that when she comes she may find neither us nor the photograph.

It might be a satisfaction to his Majesty to regain it with his own hands." "And when will you call ?" "At eight in the morning.