There is a wonderful new ballet which every one is going to see." He called the waiter and paid the bill from a remarkably well-filled purse.

As he replaced the change, it was impossible for him to avoid seeing a letter addressed and stamped ready for posting, which occupied one side of the gold bag.

The name upon the envelope struck him as being vaguely familiar; what had he heard lately of Madame de Melbain?
It was associated somehow in his mind with a recent event.

It lingered in his memory for days afterwards.
Louise and the Baroness left the room in silence.

In the cloak-room the latter watched her friend curiously as she arranged her wrap.
"So that is Mr.Wrayson," she remarked.
"Yes!" Louise answered deliberately.