12/19 Prince Shan had only slightly changed his position. He stood upon the threshold of the inner room, and his arms were outstretched in invitation. "You will stay for my pleasure and for the joy of my being. As for these things," he went on, moving slowly to the cabinet, picking up the pile of papers and throwing them on one side contemptuously, "these are only one's amusements. I pass my lighter hours with them. |