THE INDISCREET MR.

CHASE There was not a handsomer, more striking figure in the palace gardens on the night of the reception than Hollingsworth Chase, nor one whose poise proved that he knew the world quite as well as it is possible for any one man to know it.

His was an unique figure, also, for he was easily distinguishable as the only American in the brilliant assemblage.
He was presented to the Princess late in the evening, together with Baggs of the British office.

His pride and confidence received a severe shock.

She glanced at him with unaffected welcome, but the air of one who was looking upon his face for the first time.